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February 16, 2018 · Harris Pierce Velocity XL RG NO Series · N551ZL

Locust Grove, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 16, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Locust Grove, GA
Aircraft
Harris Pierce Velocity XL RG NO Series (2003)
Tail Number
N551ZL
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA148

The pilot reported that, his first approach to land in the airplane was a little fast and high, so he raised the gear and applied full power for the go-around. During the second approach, he was talking with a person on the ground over the radio. Subsequently, he got distracted and landed with the landing gear in the up-and-locked position. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported in a telephone conversation with the National Transportation Safety Board investigator-in-charge that the gear-up warning switch had been disabled.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear due to his distraction by talking on the radio, which resulted in a gear-up landing.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that, his first approach to land in the airplane was a little fast and high, so he raised the gear and applied full power for the go-around. On the second approach he was talking with a person on the ground over the radio. Subsequently, he got distracted and landed with the landing gear in the up and locked position. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported in a telephone conversation with the National Transportation Safety Board investigator-in-charge that, the gear up warning switch had been disabled.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:35 EST
Nearest AirportMallards Landing (0nm WSW)
Runway25
Runway Length4500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftHarris Pierce Velocity XL RG NO Series
Tail NumberN551ZL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 50 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind290° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 2500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 61 F
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time23:35
Weather SourceWFAC

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