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April 18, 1990 · Rockwell AC-690 · N57175
Sheboygan, WI
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 18, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Sheboygan, WI
Aircraft
Rockwell AC-690
Tail Number
N57175
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI90LA114
THE PILOT HAD EXECUTED A GO AROUND ON HIS FIRST APPROACH DUE TO DEER ON THE RUNWAY. ON THE NEXT APPROACH, ANOTHER AIRCRAFT CALLED ON THE BASE LEG TO AN INTERSECTING RUNWAY WHEN THE PILOT WAS TURNING TO THE BASE LEG. PILOT WAS DISTRACTED LOOKING FOR OTHER AIRCRAFT AND CONTINUED APPROACH WITH INTENTION OF HOLDING SHORT OF INTERSECTING RUNWAY. PILOT FAILED TO LOWER GEAR AND MADE GEAR UP LANDING.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO COMPLETE THE LANDING CHECKLIST AND LOWER THE LANDING GEAR. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT IS HABIT PATTERN INTERFERENCE AND DISTRACTION.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT HAD EXECUTED A GO AROUND ON HIS FIRST APPROACH DUE TO DEER ON THE RUNWAY. ON THE NEXT APPROACH, ANOTHER AIRCRAFT CALLED ON THE BASE LEG TO AN INTERSECTING RUNWAY WHEN THE PILOT WAS TURNING TO THE BASE LEG. PILOT WAS DISTRACTED LOOKING FOR OTHER AIRCRAFT AND CONTINUED APPROACH WITH INTENTION OF HOLDING SHORT OF INTERSECTING RUNWAY. PILOT FAILED TO LOWER GEAR AND MADE GEAR UP LANDING.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:45 CDT
Nearest AirportSheboygan (0nm N)
Runway21
Runway Length5400 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRockwell AC-690
Tail NumberN57175
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE3315-251K · Turboprop · 717
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 40 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind200° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 23 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:50
Weather SourceWFAC