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June 17, 2018 · Raytheon Aircraft A36 · N174DM
Lakeview, AR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 17, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Lakeview, AR
Aircraft
Raytheon Aircraft A36 (1996)
Tail Number
N174DM
Operator
Flygare
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA361
The pilot in the retractable-landing-gear-equipped airplane reported that, during the approach, he was distracted by people that were on the runway and believed he "neglected to lower the landing gear." He added that, during landing, he thought that the propeller contacted turf, and he aborted the landing. The airplane gained altitude, and he turned right, but the airspeed did not increase like he felt that it should. Rather than continue the flight over rising terrain, he extended the landing gear and landed in a field, but the airplane landed hard. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing, which resulted in a propeller strike, followed by an aborted landing and a subsequent hard, precautionary landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot in the retractable landing gear-equipped airplane reported that during the approach he was distracted by people that were on the runway and believed he "neglected to lower the landing gear." During landing he thought that the airplane's propeller contacted the turf, and he aborted the landing. The airplane gained altitude and he made a right turn, but the airspeed did not increase like he felt that it should. He recalled that rather than continue the flight over rising terrain, he extended the landing gear and landed in a field, but the airplane landed hard. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:15 CDT
Nearest AirportGASTONS (0nm N)
Runway24
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width55 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRaytheon Aircraft A36
Tail NumberN174DM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlygare
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO550B6F · Reciprocating · 300
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC