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November 14, 2008 · Beech K35 · N411B
Port Townsend, WA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 14, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Port Townsend, WA
Aircraft
Beech K35
Tail Number
N411B
Operator
Henry a Schilling
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR09CA101
The pilot decided to make a straight-in visual-flight-rules approach to the destination airport after a flight of less than 10 minutes from his point of departure. There was departing traffic at the non-controlled destination airport and the pilot said that he became distracted while discussing that traffic with his passenger. The pilot, who said he normally makes sure that the gear is down while on downwind, did not use a checklist and failed to lower the gear prior to landing. The subsequent contact with the runway surface resulted in damage to a fuselage bulkhead.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use a checklist and the distraction caused by the discussion with the passenger.
Full Narrative
The pilot decided to make a straight-in visual flight rules (VFR) approach to the destination airport after a flight of less than 10 minutes from his point of departure. There was departing traffic at the non-controlled destination airport and the pilot said he became distracted while discussing that traffic with his passenger. The pilot, who said he normally makes sure the gear is down while on downwind, did not use a checklist and failed to lower the gear prior to landing. The subsequent contact with the runway surface resulted in damage to a fuselage bulkhead.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:00 PST
Nearest AirportJefferson Co. Internat'L A/P (0nm)
Runway09
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech K35
Tail NumberN411B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHenry a Schilling
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Continental Motors · IO-470-SER · Reciprocating · 260
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 83 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO