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May 28, 2019 · Ratheon Aircraft A36 · N998LS
Hilton Head, SC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 28, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Hilton Head, SC
Aircraft
Ratheon Aircraft A36 (1998)
Tail Number
N998LS
Operator
F & S Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA19CA294
The pilot reported that, during an instrument flight rules approach, he failed to extend the landing gear, and the airplane landed on the runway with the landing gear retracted. The pilot added that the accident could have been prevented by "paying much closer attention to the checklists." The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage. 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. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to complete the before landing checklist.
Full Narrative
The pilot in the retractable landing gear-equipped airplane reported that during an instrument flight rules approach, he failed to extend the landing gear. The airplane landed on the runway with the landing gear retracted. The pilot added that this accident could have been prevented by, "paying much closer attention to the checklists." The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EDT
Nearest AirportHilton Head (0nm WSW)
Runway03
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRatheon Aircraft A36
Tail NumberN998LS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorF & S Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-550 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time17:50
Weather SourceWFAC