Accident Details
Date
Monday, May 27, 2019
NTSB Number
GAA19CA358
Location
Bowie, MD
Event ID
20190527X74425
Coordinates
38.941665, -76.772499
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
OPTIMUS MOTORS LLC
Address
6010 LANDON DR
City
AMARILLO
State / Zip Code
TX 79119-6548
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of the retractable landing gear airplane reported that the airplane landed with the landing gear retracted. He added that it was his error.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA19CA358