Accident Sequence
The aircraft touched down before the threshold of runway 09 in a level attitude. It continued eastward, colliding with the lights at the arrival end of the runway before coming to a stop. No radio communications from the airplane before the accident indicated that the pilot was experiencing any problems with the airplane.
Pilot Account
The pilot stated that after turning final approach, he completed the before-landing checklist and selected the landing gear down, receiving a green light indication. Over the runway, he closed the throttles for touchdown. At that moment, he felt a thump and the aircraft dipped to the left. Subsequently, the airplane skidded on its belly to a stop on the left side of the runway in the grass.
Examination Findings
Examination of the landing gear revealed no discrepancies. The FAA inspector wrote in a memorandum that it was his firm belief that the pilot did not lower the landing gear at the time of landing. The inspector noted there was no damage to the main landing gear doors or scratch marks at the doors, which indicated that the pilot never did lower the gear. All damage was in the structure (airframe).