No fatalities

26 Feb 2021: BEECH G35 — Tucson, AZ

Tucson, AZ, United States

On 26 Feb 2021, a BEECH G35 was involved in an aviation accident near Tucson, AZ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s distraction in the cockpit which interrupted his pre-landing checklist which resulted in his failure to configure the landing gear prior to touchdown. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s distraction in the cockpit which interrupted his pre-landing checklist which resulted in his failure to configure the landing gear prior to touchdown.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotIncorrect use/operation