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March 6, 2004 · Beech V35B · N4010A

Bay St. Louis, MS

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 6, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bay St. Louis, MS
Aircraft
Beech V35B
Tail Number
N4010A
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA04CA057

The pilot stated that while on a practice precision instrument landing, two airplanes and two helicopters distracted his attention and he "did not lower the landing gear" before landing. The pilot stated there were "no" mechanical failures or malfunctions to the airplane or any of its systems prior to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The failure of the pilot to complete the landing checklist and extend the landing gear resulting in a gear up landing and damage to the airplane.

Full Narrative

On March 6, 2004, about 1100 eastern standard time, a Beech V35B, N4010A, registered to and operated by a private individual, as a Title 14 CFR Part 91 training flight, landed gear up on runway 18 at the Stennis International Airport, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The private pilot reported no injuries, and the airplane incurred substantial damage. The flight originated from Stennis earlier that day about 0930. The pilot stated while on a practice precision instrument landing, two airplanes flew over the runway's threshold at about 1,000 feet and two helicopters were hovering over the taxiway next to the runway, which distracted his attention and "did not lower the landing gear" before landing. The airplane landed on its belly and skidded to a stop on the runway. The pilot further stated there were "no" mechanical failures or malfunctions to the airplane or any of its systems prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 CST
Nearest AirportStennis International Airport (0nm)
Runway18
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech V35B
Tail NumberN4010A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-BA8 · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 72 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time10:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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