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February 3, 2016 · North American P 51 C · N61429
Dallas, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 3, 2016
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Dallas, TX
Aircraft
North American P 51 C (1942)
Tail Number
N61429
Operator
American Air Power Heritage Flying Muse
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA133
The pilot reported that he landed the airplane with the landing gear retracted, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot further reported that this accident could have been prevented with a "higher degree" of diligence to checklists.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he landed the airplane with the landing gear retracted, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot further reported that this accident could have been prevented with a "higher degree" of diligence to checklists.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 CST
Nearest AirportDallas Executive (0nm SE)
Runway35
Runway Length3800 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNorth American P 51 C
Tail NumberN61429
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAmerican Air Power Heritage Flying Muse
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsRolls Royce · V-1650-7 · Reciprocating · 1497
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · First Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 13 kt, gusting 22 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 25 C
Altimeter30.21 inHg
Observation Time16:50
Weather SourceWFAC