What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1998-03-21 involved a Globe GC-1B, registration N80556, at Lancaster, TX.

Inadvertent Gear-Up Landing During Touch and Go Practice Destroys Airplane (N80556)

On March 21, 1998, a Globe GC-1B (registration N80556) was involved in an aviation accident near Lancaster, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

An airplane was destroyed after the gear was inadvertently left up during a touch and go landing. The pilot's routine and recall are noted.

Incident Overview

During a series of touch and go landings, the airplane was destroyed following an inadvertent gear-up landing. After the landing, the airplane slid approximately 450 feet before coming to a stop. A post-impact fire erupted in the area of the fuel gascolator.

Landing Gear Position

Following the accident, the landing gear was found secured in the up and locked position. A review of maintenance records that were not destroyed by the fire did not reveal any uncorrected maintenance discrepancies with the gear system.

Pilot Practices and Recall

According to the pilot's usual practice during touch and go landings, the landing gear was left extended and the flaps were retracted after becoming airborne. The pilot did not recall touching the gear handle after extending the gear on the first landing.

Consequences

The airplane was destroyed by the impact and subsequent fire. No information on occupant injuries or the specific aircraft type or registration was provided in the source.

1998-03-21: Globe GC-1B (N80556) — Lancaster, TX