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October 14, 2019 · Beech 36 A36 · N8047R

Douglas, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 14, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Douglas, GA
Aircraft
Beech 36 A36 (2001)
Tail Number
N8047R
Operator
Brooks Auto Parts
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA20CA022

The pilot reported that he failed to extend the landing gear and that the airplane landed with the landing gear retracted. The airplane skidded off the runway to the right and came to rest in the grass adjacent to the runway. 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 airplane's owner reported that the pilot had not been authorized to fly the airplane the day of the accident. Local law enforcement officers conducted a field sobriety test and concluded that the pilot was impaired to the point that he was unsafe to operate an airplane. Subsequently, he was arrested for operating an aircraft while under the influence.

NTSB Probable Cause

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

Full Narrative

The pilot of the retractable landing gear-equipped airplane reported that, he failed to extend the landing gear and the airplane landed with the landing gear retracted. The airplane skid off the runway to the right and came to rest in the grass adjacent to the runway. 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 owner of the airplane reported that the pilot had not been authorized to fly the airplane the day of the accident. Local law enforcement officers conducted a field sobriety test and concluded that the pilot was impaired to the point that he was unsafe to operate an airplane. Subsequently, he was arrested for operating an aircraft while under the influence.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 EDT
Nearest AirportDouglas Muni (0nm S)
Runway04
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftBeech 36 A36
Tail NumberN8047R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBrooks Auto Parts
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsAllison/Rolls Royce · 250-B17C · Turboprop · 425
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time20:37
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data