Aircraft belly landing at Stony Rapids Airport

No fatalities • Stony Rapids, Canada • Landing (descent or approach)

An aircraft experienced a wheels-up landing at Stony Rapids Airport, resulting in significant damage to the airframe but no injuries to the crew.

What happened

During an approach to Stony Rapids Airport, an aircraft performed a landing without the landing gear being extended. The resulting wheels-up impact caused the plane to skid along the runway surface before eventually coming to a stop. While the impact caused the aircraft to be damaged beyond repair, the two pilots on board were able to exit the wreckage without sustaining any injuries.

Findings

  • The landing was characterized by a failure to deploy the landing gear prior to touchdown.
  • The undercarriage-up nature of the landing led to a skid on the runway.
  • The incident resulted in zero fatalities and zero injuries.

Probable cause

The aircraft performed a landing with the landing gear in the retracted position.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2008-11-11 Beechcraft 100 King Air accident near Stony Rapids, Canada?

An aircraft experienced a wheels-up landing at Stony Rapids Airport, resulting in significant damage to the airframe but no injuries to the crew.

Were there any fatalities in the 2008-11-11 Beechcraft 100 King Air accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2008-11-11 involved a Beechcraft 100 King Air, registration C-GWWQ, operated by National Aviation, at Stony Rapids, Canada.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft performed a landing with the landing gear in the retracted position.

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