SWEARINGEN SA 226AT near Dayton, TN — 2014-06-03

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

Approximately five miles from the destination airport, the pilot conducted the before landing checklist and thought he had extended the landing gear. He continued the landing approach, and the airplane touched down with the landing gear retracted, resulting in substantial damage to the wing spar. The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation prior to the accident.

NTSB coding

• Landing gear not configured · Landing-flare/touchdown
• Checklist Use

Evidence available

• Photos
• 4 docket documents

Docket documents4

• Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1form
• Photo 1 - Damaged Hull (Photo Courtesy of FAA)photos
• Photo 2 - Fuselage Floor (Photo Courtesy of FAA)photos
• Photo 3 - Broken Spar (Photo Courtesy of FAA)photos

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