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May 23, 2004 · Beech BE-24 · N6005H

Chamblee, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 23, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Chamblee, GA
Aircraft
Beech BE-24
Tail Number
N6005H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL04CA121

The pilot reported a normal takeoff, climb, and approach. After touchdown, the airplane skidded to the right side of the runway. A fire ensued and the pilot was able to exit the airplane without injury. The pilot stated that he simply forgot to extend the landing gear and confirm a three-green indication. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident. Examination of the aircraft wreckage revealed extensive fire damage to the bottom right side of the engine cowling, melted windscreen and windscreen supports. The propeller was bent and the underbelly was scraped.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to use checklist resulted in a gear-up landing.

Full Narrative

On May 23, 2004, at 0730 EDT, N6005H, a BE-24 Sierra registered to and operated by DeKalb MRI/CT VII Inc., made a gear-up landing and burst into flames at DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK), in Chamblee, Georgia. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. The personal flight was conducted under Title14 CFR Part 91with no flight plan filed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The private pilot was not injured. The flight originated at PDK airport in Chamblee, Georgia, at 0715 on May 23, 2004. According to the pilot, the purpose of the flight was to practice full stop landings. The pilot accepted a closed traffic clearance for runway 2 left. The pilot reported normal takeoff, climb, and approach. After touchdown, the airplane skidded to the right side of the runway. A fire ensued and the pilot was able to exit the airplane without injury. The pilot stated that he simply forgot to extend the landing gear and confirm a three-green indication. The pilot reported no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident. Examination of the aircraft wreckage revealed extensive fire damage to the bottom right side of the engine cowling, melted windscreen and windscreen supports. The propeller was bent and the underbelly was scraped.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:46 EDT
Nearest AirportDekalb Peachtree Airport (0nm)
Runway2L
Runway Length3744 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech BE-24
Tail NumberN6005H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO360 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 66 F
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time11:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data