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August 24, 2020 · Northrop F5 E · N926TA
Reno, NV
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 24, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Reno, NV
Aircraft
Northrop F5 E (1975)
Tail Number
N926TA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR20CA286
The operator reported that while the pilot was in the airport traffic pattern, he was distracted by a radio transmission on the common traffic advisory frequency from additional landing traffic at the airport. The operator stated that the pilot continued his approach to landing, with the landing gear still retracted, having not completed the landing checklist. While on final approach, the pilot received a "terrain, terrain" alert, and perceived he was slightly low, and added power. Subsequently, the airplane landed gear up. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer. The operator reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to complete the pre-landing checklist due to a distraction which resulted in a gear-up landing.
Full Narrative
The operator reported that while the pilot was in the airport traffic pattern, he was distracted by a radio transmission on the common traffic advisory frequency from additional landing traffic at the airport. The operator stated that the pilot continued his approach to landing, with the landing gear still retracted, having not completed the landing checklist. While on final approach, the pilot received a "terrain, terrain" alert, and perceived he was slightly low, and added power. Subsequently, the airplane landed gear up. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer. The operator reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:03 PDT
Nearest AirportReno/Stead (0nm)
Runway14
Runway Length9000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftNorthrop F5 E
Tail NumberN926TA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbojet
Engine DetailsGeneral Electric · J85-21C · Turbojet · 5000 | General Electric · J85-21C · Turbojet · 5000
Seats1
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time05:55
Weather SourceWFAC