3 Feb 2016: NORTH AMERICAN P 51 C — AMERICAN AIR POWER HERITAGE FLYING MUSE

3 Feb 2016: NORTH AMERICAN P 51 C — AMERICAN AIR POWER HERITAGE FLYING MUSE

No fatalities • Dallas, TX, United States

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage during landing.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The pilot reported that he landed the airplane with the landing gear retracted, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage.

According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

The pilot further reported that this accident could have been prevented with a "higher degree" of diligence to checklists.

Contributing factors

  • cause Not used/operated
  • cause Pilot
  • Pilot

Conditions

Weather
VMC, wind 330/13kt, vis 10sm

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