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May 19, 2010 · Swearingen SA-226AT · N427SP

West Memphis, AR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 19, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
West Memphis, AR
Aircraft
Swearingen SA-226AT
Tail Number
N427SP
Operator
Mcneely Charter Service
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA261

The two airline transport pilots were conducting a full-stop landing at their home airport. The pilot in the left seat was flying the airplane and the pilot in the right seat was conducting an Initial Operating Experience (IOE) assessment. The airplane was put on a 5 to 8 mile final as the pilot read and quickly completed the checklist. The airplane was configured with full flaps and when the pilot went to actuate the landing gear he diverted his attention to his deteriorating airspeed and glide path deviation. The pilot made the necessary correction to stabilize the approach. At 500 feet above the ground, the pilot glanced over to the gear indicator and thought he saw "three down." The pilot continued the approach and the airplane landed with the gear in the retracted position. Neither pilot reported hearing the gear warning horn which should have actuated when the pilot selected greater than half flaps and the gear was not properly configured.

NTSB Probable Cause

Failure of both pilots to ensure that the airplane was properly configured for landing.

Full Narrative

The two airline transport pilots were conducting a full-stop landing at their home airport. The airplane was put on a 5 to 8 mile final as the pilot read and quickly complete the checklist. The airplane was configured with full flaps and when the pilot went to actuate the landing gear he diverted his attention to his deteriorating airspeed and glidepath deviation. The pilot made the necessary correction to stabilize the approach. At 500 feet above the ground, the pilot glanced over to the gear indicator and thought he saw "three down." The pilot continued the approach and the airplane landed with the gear in the retracted position. Neither pilot reported hearing the gear warning horn.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 CDT
Nearest AirportWest Memphis Municipal (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length6003 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSwearingen SA-226AT
Tail NumberN427SP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMcneely Charter Service
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsGarrett · TPE331-3U-303 · Turboprop · 840 | Garrett · TPE331-3U-303 · Turboprop · 840
Seats12

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 47 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 60 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter29.89 inHg
Observation Time22:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data