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March 9, 1997 · Cessna 441 · N423TG

Madison, MS

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 9, 1997
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Madison, MS
Aircraft
Cessna 441
Tail Number
N423TG
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL97LA049

According to the pilot, he received an instrument flight clearance to Madison. During arrival to the airport area at night, the flight was cleared for a visual approach. The flight and Air Traffic Control handling of the approach were normal. The pilot reported that during the approach to land, he forgot to extend the landing gear. Subsequently, a gear-up landing was made. The pilot also stated that there was no mechanical problem with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

failure of the pilot to follow the landing checklist, which resulted in a gear-up landing.

Full Narrative

On March 8, 1997, at 1855 central standard time, a Cessna 441, N423TG, landed with the landing gear retracted on runway 35 at the Bruce Campbell Field, in Madison, Mississippi. The business flight operated under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 with an instrument flight plan filed. Visual weather conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The pilot and the four passengers were not injured. The flight departed Drew, Mississippi, at 1800. According to the pilot, they received an instrument flight clearance to Madison. The flight and Air Traffic Control handling of the approach was normal. Upon arriving in the airport area, the flight was cleared for a visual approach. As the flight entered left traffic for the landing, the pilot reported that, he forgot to extend the landing gear during the final approach to land. The pilot also stated that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:55 CST
Nearest AirportBruce Campbell Field (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length4400 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 441
Tail NumberN423TG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE-331-8-401 · Turboprop · 635
Seats11

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 52 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 48
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time02:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data