Incident Overview
A pilot of a retractable landing gear-equipped, twin engine airplane was on final approach to an uncontrolled airport. During the approach, another airplane that had landed ahead reported a moose near the runway. An airport maintenance person then announced on the common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF) that they were attempting to chase the moose off the runway.
Distractions and Landing
The pilot became distracted by the need to avoid wake turbulence from the preceding airplane and to monitor the locations of both the maintenance vehicle and the moose. As a result, the pilot failed to extend the landing gear prior to landing. During touchdown, the airplane contacted the runway with the landing gear still retracted. The aircraft then slid approximately 1,200 feet before coming to a stop.
Damage and Pilot Statement
The fuselage of the airplane sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.