N91040

Substantial
None

GRUMMAN G44S/N: 1267

Accident Details

Date
Friday, May 1, 2020
NTSB Number
ANC20CA045
Location
Anchorage, AK
Event ID
20200507X54716
Coordinates
61.215831, -149.841940
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear for a runway landing, which resulted in a gear-up landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
GRUMMAN
Serial Number
1267
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1942
Model / ICAO
G44G44
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
5
FAA Model
G-44

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AIRLINE MAINTENANCE SERVICE INC
Address
1857 AIR LANE DR
City
NASHVILLE
State / Zip Code
TN 37210-3811
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he failed to extend the landing gear on the amphibious airplane for a landing to an asphalt runway. Subsequently, the airplane landed with the landing gear in the retracted position, which resulted in 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# ANC20CA045