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May 1, 2020 · Grumman G44 · N91040
Anchorage, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 1, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Anchorage, AK
Aircraft
Grumman G44 (1942)
Tail Number
N91040
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC20CA045
The pilot reported that he failed to extend the landing gear on the amphibious airplane for a landing to an asphalt runway. Subsequently, the airplane landed with the landing gear in the retracted position, which resulted in 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.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear for a runway landing, which resulted in a gear-up landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he failed to extend the landing gear on the amphibious airplane for a landing to an asphalt runway. Subsequently, the airplane landed with the landing gear in the retracted position, which resulted in 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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 AKDT
Nearest AirportMerrill Field (0nm NNE)
Runway25
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrumman G44
Tail NumberN91040
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470D · Reciprocating · 260 | Continental · IO-470D · Reciprocating · 260
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 8 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 30 C
Altimeter29.63 inHg
Observation Time00:53
Weather SourceWFAC