Accident Details
During a nighttime approach, the pilot of an airplane realized on short final that the landing gear had not been extended. In response, he added full power to initiate a go-around. However, the aircraft immediately struck the runway with significant force, then skidded to a stop. After the airplane came to rest, a post-crash fire developed, and the pilot evacuated the aircraft.
Damage Assessment
The accident sequence caused substantial damage to the fuselage and right wing. No preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine were reported by the pilot, indicating that the aircraft was otherwise capable of normal operation.
Pilot Statement
The pilot stated that the landing gear was not lowered before touchdown due to oversight. He further noted that there were no mechanical issues that would have prevented standard flight operations.