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May 22, 2025 · Cessna 401 · N3239Q
Arlington, TX
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 22, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Arlington, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 401 (1967)
Tail Number
N3239Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA185
According to the pilot, the airplane had undergone extensive maintenance and an annual inspection before being flown for the first time in about 25 years. During the third traffic pattern, the “left landing gear broke and necessitated a gear up landing.” The pilot landed the airplane with the landing gear retracted which resulted in substantial damage to the lower fuselage. According to the pilot, the left landing gear strut over extended and jammed itself into the wheel well. Additionally, he reported that the left main landing gear bell crank was fractured which appeared to have possibly been damaged during a previous gear-up landing in 1998.
NTSB Probable Cause
The failure of the left landing gear system and subsequent intentional gear up landing.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, the airplane had undergone extensive maintenance and an annual inspection before being flown for the first time in about 25 years. During the third traffic pattern, the “left landing gear broke and necessitated a gear up landing.” The pilot landed the airplane with the landing gear retracted which resulted in substantial damage to the lower fuselage. According to the pilot, the left landing gear strut over extended and jammed itself into the wheel well. Additionally, he reported that the left main landing gear bell crank was fractured which appeared to have possibly been damaged during a previous gear-up landing in 1998.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:41 CDT
Nearest AirportArlington Muni (0nm WSW)
Runway16/3
Runway Length6080 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 401
Tail NumberN3239Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520 · Reciprocating · 300 | Continental · TSIO-520 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats8
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time12:53
Weather SourceWFAC