What happened
On an unspecified date, a four-engine aircraft arrived at Palmdale Air Force Base for a landing. During the approach, the crew performed a wheels-up landing, resulting in the aircraft making contact with the runway without its landing gear deployed. Following the initial impact, the plane slid across the airfield surface for several yards before eventually coming to a complete stop.
While the incident resulted in no injuries to those on board, the structural damage sustained during the belly landing was severe. The aircraft was subsequently determined to be a total loss, as it was damaged beyond repair.
Findings
The specific reason for the failure to deploy the landing gear remains undetermined at this time.