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September 3, 2005 · Eclipse Aviation HXB · N505EA

Albuquerque, NM

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 3, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Aircraft
Eclipse Aviation HXB
Tail Number
N505EA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN05CA134

The pilot stated that on downwind for runway 03, he was asked by the tower to "fly a short approach for spacing." The pilot deviated from his normal checklist habit pattern and he admitted that he "forgot to lower the landing gear and complete the landing checklist." Due to the developmental nature of the Eclipse 500, the landing gear warning system was not operational at the time of the accident. While the airplane was skidding to a stop on the runway, the pilot shut down both engines. Post accident examination by an FAA inspector revealed substantial damage to the bottom of the composite fuselage.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to complete the before landing checklist.

Full Narrative

On September 3, 2005, at 1152 mountain daylight time, an Eclipse Aviation Corporation 500, N505EA, serial number 005, operated by Eclipse Aviation, was substantially damaged when it landed gear up at Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ), Albuquerque, New Mexico. The two commercial pilots sustained no injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The flight was being operated under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 with a visual flight rules flight plan. The local test flight originated at ABQ approximately 1030. According to the NTSB Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) submitted by the pilot, he stated, "we executed two normal touch and go landings, using the approach and landing checklist on downwind". He stated that these takeoffs and landings were uneventful. while on downwind for runway 03, he was asked by the air traffic control tower to "fly a short approach for spacing." During the shortened approach, the pilot deviated from his normal checklist habit pattern and he admitted that he "forgot to lower the landing gear and complete the landing checklist." Due to the developmental nature of the Eclipse 500, the landing gear warning system was not operational at the time of the accident and the pilot was not warned of his configuration prior to landing. While the airplane was skidding to a stop on the runway, the pilot shut down both engines. Post accident examination by an FAA inspector revealed substantial damage to the bottom of the composite fuselage.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:52 MDT
Nearest AirportAlbuquerque International Sunp (0nm)
Runway03
Runway Length10000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftEclipse Aviation HXB
Tail NumberN505EA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · 6/0 F/A · Turbofan · 900 | Pratt & Whitney · 6/0 F/A · Turbofan · 900
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 51 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 23 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 9000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter30.35 inHg
Observation Time17:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data