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Belly Landing at Stuttgart-Echterdingen Airport (N447AB)

Stuttgart-Echterdingen, GermanyLanding (descent or approach)

On February 26, 1992, a Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise (registration N447AB) operated by Kathleen Keller was involved in an aviation accident near Stuttgart-Echterdingen, Germany during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot apparently forgot to lower the landing gear. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-11Data APIEditorial standards
Aircraft registered N447AB
Aircraft registered N447AB. Photo: Aeroprints.com / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

An aircraft landed on its belly at Stuttgart-Echterdingen Airport after the pilot apparently forgot to lower the landing gear. The pilot was uninjured, and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident Overview During an approach to Stuttgart-Echterdingen Airport, the pilot apparently failed to lower the landing gear. The aircraft subsequently made a belly landing, with the undercarriage only partially extended at the time of touchdown. The pilot attempted to lower the gear just before landing, but the aircraft struck the runway on its fuselage. It slid for a few dozen meters before coming to a stop. The pilot was uninjured, and the aircraft sustained damage beyond repair. No other injuries or specific aircraft details were provided in the source material. This incident highlights the critical importance of pre-landing checklists and gear configuration verification during the final approach phase.

Probable cause

The pilot apparently forgot to lower the landing gear.

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