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October 16, 2024 · Beech 58 · N4203A
Shreveport, LA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 16, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Shreveport, LA
Aircraft
Beech 58 (1970)
Tail Number
N4203A
Operator
Gulf States Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA017
The pilot reported that the flight was routine until landing, when for some reason he neglected to lower the landing gear. The airplane landed on the runway wheels up and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot stated there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. He added that minimizing distractions and complacency might have prevented the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Gear extension and retract sys-Not used/operated
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that the flight was routine until landing, when for some reason he neglected to lower the landing gear. The airplane landed on the runway wheels up and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot stated there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. He added that minimizing distractions and complacency might have prevented the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 CDT
Nearest AirportShreveport Downtown (0.5nm NE)
Runway5
Runway Length4198 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 58
Tail NumberN4203A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGulf States Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520 · Reciprocating · 285 | Continental · IO-520 · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 64 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 9 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 28 F
Altimeter30.32 inHg
Observation Time16:46
Weather SourceWFAC