What happened
During a flight intended for an ATP and CV-240 type rating checkride, an aircraft experienced a landing accident. The flight crew consisted of a pilot in the left seat, who was undergoing a flight check, and an FAA OPS inspector occupying the right seat. The sequence of events involved a simulated single-engine approach procedure. Upon completing the approach, the aircraft touched down with its landing gear in the retracted position.
Findings
Investigations into the incident revealed that the pilot in the left seat had very limited experience in the specific aircraft type prior to the event. Records indicated that the pilot had accumulated only 1.4 hours of training in the CV-240 while occupying the left seat. Furthermore, it was noted that the pilot's logbook had not been officially endorsed for this training. The primary factor in the accident was the landing of the aircraft with the gear up during the approach phase.