Distraction results in gear-up landing

This April 2009 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others.

Aircraft: Beech A36TC. Injuries: None. Location: Roseburg, Ore. Aircraft damage: Substantial.

What reportedly happened: According to the pilot, while on the downwind leg for landing he used the airplane’s checklist, but deferred putting the landing gear down. He did not refer to the checklist again. Read more...

===> Posted on April 11, 2011 by Meg Godlewski. No comments. © GAN 2011