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December 23, 2008 · Socata TBM 700 · N70LR
Clovis, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 23, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Clovis, NM
Aircraft
Socata TBM 700
Tail Number
N70LR
Operator
Caterer S Leasing
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA118
The pilot was approaching the non-towered airport from the north, making a straight-in approach to runway 22, and was using the autopilot while still nine miles out. There was a 15-knot headwind and the airplane was still fast and a little high when 4.2 miles out, but the pilot reduced the power to zero percent and he "reserved" lowering the gear because he was still at 185 knots. The pilot said "the approach felt normal, the next thing I knew we were sliding down the runway". The airplane slid to a stop on the right side of the runway with the landing gear still retracted. There were no injuries to the four persons on board, but substantial damage to the left rear spar and center spar carrythrough and aft fuselage structure.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to complete the before-landing checklist, which led to his failure to lower the gear before landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot was approaching the non-towered airport from the north making a straight in approach to runway 22 and was using the autopilot when still nine miles out. There was a 15 knot headwind and the airplane was still fast and a little high when 4.2 miles out, but the pilot reduced the power to zero percent and he "reserved" lowering the gear because he was still at 185 knots. The pilot said "the approach felt normal, the next thing I knew we were sliding down the runway". The airplane slid to a stop on the right side of the runway with the landing gear still retracted. There were no injuries to the four persons on board, but substantial damage to the left rear spar and center spar carrythrough and aft fuselage structure.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:45 MST
Nearest AirportClovis Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length6200 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSocata TBM 700
Tail NumberN70LR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCaterer S Leasing
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney Canada · PT6-64 · Turboprop · 700
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind190° @ 14 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point30 C / 9 C
Altimeter29.82 inHg
Observation Time01:35
Weather SourceWFAC