Pilot Debrief

PILATUS PC12 - 45 near Crownpoint, NM — 2015-05-13

Final reportGAA15CA080
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Date
2015-05-13
Location
Crownpoint, NM, USA
Airport
0E8
Aircraft
PILATUS PC12 - 45
Registration
N811VM
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that after the airplane crossed the runway threshold, he reduced engine power to idle and the gear warning horn sounded. The pilot reported that he misinterpreted the gear warning horn for the ground proximity warning system and the airplane landed with the gear retracted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the spar carry-through structure and left spar attachment. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

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