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March 18, 2016 · Beech 58 G · N358CB
Huntsville, AL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 18, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Huntsville, AL
Aircraft
Beech 58 G (1978)
Tail Number
N358CB
Operator
Dese Enterprises
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA161
According to the pilot, after completing the maintenance test flight, he established a normal approach to the runway. However, he reported that he did not extend the landing gear prior to touchdown and the airplane landed with the landing gear retracted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing, left aileron and the bottom of the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies with the airplane prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal flight operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to touchdown resulting in a landing with the landing gear retracted and consequent substantial damage.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, after completing the maintenance test flight, he established a normal approach to the runway. However, he reported that he did not extend the landing gear prior to touchdown and the airplane landed with the landing gear retracted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing, left aileron and the bottom of the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies with the airplane prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal flight operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:45 CDT
Nearest AirportHuntsville Intl-Carl T Jones F (17nm NE)
Runway36R
Runway Length10006 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 58 G
Tail NumberN358CB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDese Enterprises
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motor Company · IO 520 CB · Reciprocating · 285 | Continental Motor Company · IO 520 CB · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC