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January 3, 1993 · Beech 1900D · N18YV
Fort Myers, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 3, 1993
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Fort Myers, FL
Aircraft
Beech 1900D
Tail Number
N18YV
Operator
Mesa Airlines
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA93LA044
THE CAPTAIN STATED THAT WHILE ON A VISUAL APCH TO THE RWY WITH THE FIRST OFFICER FLYING THE ACFT, THEIR ATTENTION WAS DIVERTED TO THE GUSTY WIND CONDITION. THEY REALIZED THE GEAR WAS NOT EXTENDED AFTER HEARING A SCRAPING SOUND AND THE CAPTAIN TOOK CONTROL OF THE ACFT AND COMPLETED AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. THE LANDING GEAR SYS WAS CHECKED AFTER THE ACCIDENT & THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO FOLLOW THE CHECKLIST AND COMPLACENCY OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND FOR FAILURE TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR BEFORE LANDING.
Full Narrative
THE CAPTAIN STATED THAT WHILE ON A VISUAL APCH TO THE RWY WITH THE FIRST OFFICER FLYING THE ACFT, THEIR ATTENTION WAS DIVERTED TO THE GUSTY WIND CONDITION. THEY REALIZED THE GEAR WAS NOT EXTENDED AFTER HEARING A SCRAPING SOUND AND THE CAPTAIN TOOK CONTROL OF THE ACFT AND COMPLETED AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. THE LANDING GEAR SYS WAS CHECKED AFTER THE ACCIDENT & THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:14 EST
Nearest AirportSouthwest Florida Reg. (0nm)
Runway6
Runway Length8400 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 1900D
Tail NumberN18YV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMesa Airlines
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A-67D · Turboprop · 1214
Seats21
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 35 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 18 kt, gusting 21 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time15:48
Weather SourceWFAC