The pilot reported that the flight was routine until landing at the airport in Shreveport, Louisiana, when, for some reason, he neglected to lower the landing gear.
The Beech 58 landed on the runway wheels up and sustained substantial damage to the fuselage.
The pilot told investigators 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.
Probable Cause: The pilot’s inadvertent failure to lower the landing gear before touching down.
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This October 2024 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others.
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