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January 26, 2010 · Socata TBM 700 · N850VM
Memphis, TN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 26, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Memphis, TN
Aircraft
Socata TBM 700
Tail Number
N850VM
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA132
The pilot stated that he was approaching his destination airport near dusk, and wanted to land before it was dark. The pilot forgot to lower the landing gear and the airplane touched down with the landing gear in the retracted position, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage skin, stringers, and wing attach fittings. The airplane was equipped with a landing gear configuration warning, which activated during landing; however, the pilot mistook it for a different warning indicator. The pilot further stated that he normally used a pre-landing checklist, but was distracted by the deteriorating weather conditions and did not utilize it. The pilot reported 3,079 hours of total flight experience, which included 50 hours in the same make and model as the accident airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Landing gear selector-Not used/operated - C
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that he was approaching his destination airport near dusk, and wanted to land before it was dark. The pilot forgot to lower the landing gear and the airplane touched down with the landing gear in the retracted position, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage skin, stringers, and wing attach fittings. The airplane was equipped with a landing gear configuration warning, which activated during landing; however, the pilot mistook it for a different warning indicator. The pilot further stated that he normally used a pre-landing checklist, but was distracted by the deteriorating weather conditions and did not utilize it. The pilot reported 3,079 hours of total flight experience, which included 50 hours in the same make and model as the accident airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:50 CST
Nearest AirportGeneral Dewitt Spain (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length3800 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSocata TBM 700
Tail NumberN850VM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W · PT6A66D · Turboprop · 850
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind320° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point39 C / 25 C
Altimeter30.21 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC