N42JM

Substantial
None

NORTH AMERICAN-BUEHN T-6GS/N: 182-735

Summary

On May 20, 2023, a North American-buehn T-6G (N42JM) was involved in an incident near Ankeny, IA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s inadvertent retraction of the landing gear control lever, resulting in a gear-up landing on the runway.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN23LA192. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N42JM.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, May 20, 2023
NTSB Number
CEN23LA192
Location
Ankeny, IA
Event ID
20230522192210
Coordinates
41.691347, -93.566349
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 inadvertent retraction of the landing gear control lever, resulting in a gear-up landing on the runway.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
NORTH AMERICAN-BUEHN
Serial Number
182-735
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
T-6GT6
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
T-6G

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SAWHILL MATTHEW P
Address
4211 NE TRILEIN DR
City
ANKENY
State / Zip Code
IA 50021-4906
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN23LA192