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September 24, 2014 · Piper PA 31T - II · N774MF

Oakland, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 24, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Oakland, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA 31T - II (1979)
Tail Number
N774MF
Operator
American Medflight
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR14CA391

The pilot stated that while on an instrument landing system (ILS) approach for the medical life-flight, he was struggling to keep the airplane on the localizer and glide path. As the airplane descended through 800 to 900 feet above the ground, he broke out of the cloud layer but had difficulty locating the runway in the dark night conditions. During the landing flare he reduced the throttle and as the airplane touched down on the runway surface, he realized the landing gear were retracted; he did not hear any horns. The pilot recalled that when he selected the landing gear, he may have put the handle in neutral rather than keeping his hand on the lever and waiting for the three green lights to illuminate confirming the extended position. He did not follow his normal checklists because of the demands of the ILS approach. He also cited a few stressors in his life that may have contributed to a distraction including a change of airplanes and few ILS approaches performed in the recent six months. The pilot further added that there were no pre impact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. The airplane incurred substantial damage to the lower fuselage and engine mounts.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear which resulted in a gear-up landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the checklist and reported stress.

Full Narrative

The pilot stated that while on an instrument landing system (ILS) approach for the medical life-flight, he was struggling to keep the airplane on the localizer and glide path. As the airplane descended through 800 to 900 feet above the ground, he broke out of the cloud layer but had difficulty locating the runway in the dark night conditions. During the landing flare he reduced the throttle and as the airplane touched down on the runway surface, he realized the landing gear were retracted; he did not hear any horns. The pilot recalled that when he selected the landing gear, he may have put the handle in neutral rather than keeping his hand on the lever and waiting for the three green lights to illuminate confirming the extended position. He did not follow his normal checklists because of the demands of the ILS approach. He also cited a few stressors in his life that may have contributed to a distraction including a change of airplanes and few ILS approaches performed in the recent six months. The pilot further added that there were no pre impact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. The airplane incurred substantial damage to the lower fuselage and engine mounts.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:10 PDT
Nearest AirportMetropolitan Oakland Intl (0nm WNW)
Runway28R
Runway Length5458 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA 31T - II
Tail NumberN774MF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAmerican Medflight
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsP&W Canada · PT6A-60A · Turboprop · 1127 | P&W Canada · PT6A-60A · Turboprop · 1127
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 67 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
WindCalm
CeilingBroken clouds 1000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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