Incident Overview
A training flight at Newcastle Airport ended with a belly landing after the crew failed to lower the landing gear on approach. The aircraft slid along the runway for several yards before coming to rest. All 11 occupants, comprising pilots and engineers, evacuated the aircraft without injury. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Sequence of Events
The crew was engaged in a local training flight at Newcastle Airport. During the approach, the gear was not lowered, leading to a belly landing. The aircraft slid for several yards before stopping. The exact aircraft type, registration, date, and time of day are not specified in the source.
Occupants and Damage
All 11 occupants escaped uninjured. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair. No details on the extent of the damage or the specific aircraft model are available.
Probable Cause
According to the official findings, the probable cause of the incident was that "the crew omitted to carry out the pre-landing checks while practicing a flapless landing."