Incident Overview
During a scheduled passenger flight, the airline transport certificated pilot attempted to land on a remote, gravel-surface runway measuring 4,200 feet in length and 100 feet in width. The flight carried one passenger.
Landing and Damage
Both the director of operations and the pilot reported that the landing gear was not extended for landing. As a result, the airplane slid on the gravel surface, sustaining damage to the flaps, propellers, and fuselage.
Maintenance Assessment
The director of maintenance for the operator stated that the fuselage damage would necessitate a major repair. Specifically, the work would include replacement of the belly skin aft of the nose landing gear well and replacement of the aft nose gear well bulkhead.
No Injuries Reported
The report did not mention any injuries to the pilot, passenger, or ground personnel.