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April 28, 2008 · Beech 76 · N928TA
Cleburne, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 28, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Cleburne, TX
Aircraft
Beech 76
Tail Number
N928TA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN08CA083
During the instructional flight, the flight instructor and student pilot were practicing simulated engine failures in the airport traffic pattern. The flight instructor and student pilot reported that the airplane was configured for landing during the approach. The airplane landed with the landing gear retracted and came to rest on the runway. No anomalies were noted with the landing gear system.
NTSB Probable Cause
The failure of the flight instructor and student pilot to extend the landing gear prior to the airplane touching down on the runway.
Full Narrative
During the instructional flight, the flight instructor and student pilot were practicing simulated engine failures in the airport traffic pattern. The flight instructor and student pilot reported that the airplane was configured for landing during the approach. The airplane landed with the landing gear retracted and came to rest on the runway. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. Examination of the airplane showed the rear wing spar cap was damaged during contact with the paved runway surface. During recovery, the landing gear was extended with no anomalies by operating the gear handle. The Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1) was not received by the NTSB investigator-in-charge.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:40 CDT
Nearest AirportCleburne Municipal (0nm)
Runway15
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 76
Tail NumberN928TA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 38 · First Class
Crew 2Age 24 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0