Casualties unknown

Gear-Up Landing of Cessna TR182 at North Eleuthera Airport (N619MW)

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On April 14, 2023, an aircraft (registration N619MW) was involved in an aviation accident near BS. This summary draws on records from the Air Accident Investigation Department of the Bahamas (AAID).

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On 27 March 2023, a Cessna TR182 (N619MW) landed with its landing gear retracted at North Eleuthera Airport, Bahamas, causing damage to the propeller and fuselage. No injuries were reported.

Occurrence

On 27 March 2023 at approximately 4:00 PM local time (2000 UTC), a Cessna TR182 bearing United States registration N619MW was involved in an accident while landing at North Eleuthera Airport (MYEH), Eleuthera, Bahamas. The aircraft had departed from Leonard M. Thompson International Airport (MYAM), Abaco, Bahamas with three persons on board—one crew member and two passengers.

According to reports, the pilot in command proceeded to land the aircraft without extending the landing gear. As a result, the propeller blades and the underside of the fuselage contacted the runway surface, causing subsequent damage to the aircraft. No injuries were reported among the occupants.

Aircraft Information

The aircraft involved was a Cessna TR182, serial number R18200993, manufactured in an unspecified year. It was equipped with a Lycoming O-540 series engine. The type of operation was private. The damage sustained included the propeller and the underside of the aircraft fuselage. The commander held an Airline Transport Pilot license.

Investigation

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) conducted a limited scope investigation into this occurrence. The weather at the time of the occurrence was visual meteorological conditions and was not considered a factor. No safety recommendations were issued as a result of this investigation. The investigation status is completed.