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March 4, 1998 · Learjet 23 · N37BL
Oakdale, CA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 4, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Oakdale, CA
Aircraft
Learjet 23
Tail Number
N37BL
Operator
Pac West Airlines
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX98LA105
The pilot stated in his accident report that there was no crew action to extend the landing gear prior to touchdown.
NTSB Probable Cause
failure of the flight crew to extend the landing gear before landing.
Full Narrative
On March 4, 1998, at 1350 hours Pacific standard time, a Learjet 23, N37BL, was substantially damaged when it landed gear up at the Oakdale, California, airport. The airline transport pilot and check pilot, the sole occupants, were not injured and no property damage occurred. The flight was operating under 14 CFR Part 91 on a familiarization and training flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The pilot stated in his report "the landing gear was never extended and the aircraft was landed with the gear retracted."
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:50 PST
Nearest AirportOAKDALE (0nm)
Runway28
Runway Length3020 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLearjet 23
Tail NumberN37BL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPac West Airlines
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbojet
Engine DetailsGe · CJ-610 · Turbojet · 2950
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 42 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO