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July 28, 2017 · Swearingen SA26 AT · N541GF

Hondo, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 28, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Hondo, TX
Aircraft
Swearingen SA26 AT (1970)
Tail Number
N541GF
Operator
Fmg Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA457

The pilot of a retractable-landing gear-equipped airplane reported that he landed with the landing gear extended. He added that, during the landing, the airplane bounced, and the "landing gear retracted and the aircraft settled onto its belly." The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that he "may have failed to deploy the landing gear" and did not recall hearing the gear warning horn. A flight instructor witness reported that, while his student was performing an engine run-up, he saw the airplane on final about 400 ft from the threshold with the landing gear retracted. He added that he thought the airplane was going to do a low approach, so he turned to check on his student, but when he looked back up, he saw "the [airplane] was on the runway" sliding. The Federal Aviation Administration inspector reported that, when he arrived on scene, he observed the gear handle in the "up" position.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Gear extension and retract sys-Not used/operated - C

Full Narrative

The pilot of a retractable landing gear equipped airplane reported that he landed with the landing gear extended. He added that during the landing, the airplane bounced and the "landing gear retracted and the aircraft settled onto its belly". The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot reported that he "may have failed to deploy the landing gear" and does not recall hearing the gear warning horn. A flight instructor witness reported that, while his student was performing an engine run-up, he saw the airplane on final about 400 ft from the threshold with the landing gear retracted. He added that he thought the airplane was going to do a low approach, so he turned to check on his student, but when he looked back up, he saw "the [airplane] was on the runway" sliding. The Federal Aviation Administration Inspector reported that when he arrived on scene, he observed the gear handle in the up position.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:15 CDT
Nearest AirportSouth Texas Rgnl At Hondo (1nm E)
Runway17L
Runway Length6002 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSwearingen SA26 AT
Tail NumberN541GF
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFmg Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsHoneywell · TPE331-6-252 · Turboprop · 665 | Honeywell · TPE331-6-252 · Turboprop · 665
Seats9

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 70 · None · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Observation Time15:51
Weather SourceWFAC

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