Casualties unknown

1993-04-21: Cessna 320C (N3057T) — Sky Trader Inc. — No. Little Rock, AR

No. Little Rock, AR, US

On April 21, 1993, a Cessna 320C (registration N3057T) operated by Sky Trader Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near No. Little Rock, AR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO FOLLOW THE CHECKLIST. A FACTOR WAS THE POPPED CIRCUIT BREAKER. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

During an approach, the pilot executed a go-around, retracted the landing gear, and reentered the traffic pattern. On the subsequent approach, the gear handle was placed down, but the pilot did not verify the down indicators. A gear-up landing occurred, and the landing gear circuit breaker was found popped.

Event Description

During an approach, the pilot executed a go-around. As part of the go-around procedure, the landing gear was retracted, and the aircraft reentered the traffic pattern. Following reentry, the pilot placed the landing gear handle in the down position in preparation for the next approach, which was intended to be a full-stop landing.

Pilot Actions

The pilot reported that he did not verify that the landing gear down lights indicated "3 in the green" prior to landing. The aircraft subsequently landed with the landing gear retracted (gear-up landing).

Post-Landing Findings

After the gear-up landing, the landing gear circuit breaker was found in the popped (tripped) position. The landing gear handle was observed in the down position. No reason could be established for the popped landing gear circuit breaker.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X12146. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.