N17826BEECH A362025-10-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BEECH A36S/N: E-1036

Summary

On October 22, 2025, a Beech A36 (N17826) was involved in an incident near Hondo, TX. All 1 person 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 failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to distraction and his failure to conduct the Before Landing checklist.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN26LA028. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N17826.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN26LA028
Location
Hondo, TX
Event ID
20251023201914
Coordinates
29.359131, -99.177492
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 due to distraction and his failure to conduct the Before Landing checklist.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
E-1036
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
A36BE36
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
A36

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
THREE SIX BONITA LLC
Address
1321 EAGLE POINT DR
City
GEORGETOWN
State / Zip Code
TX 78628-0203
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# CEN26LA028