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Military Aircraft Belly Landing at Tyndall AFB (N724FN)

Tyndall AFB, United States of AmericaLanding (descent or approach)

On May 20, 1996, a Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise (registration N724FN) operated by Bush Field Aircraft Company was involved in an aviation accident near Tyndall AFB, United States of America during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot failed to follow the approach checklist and failed to lower the undercarriage during the second approach. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A military aircraft belly-landed at Tyndall AFB after the pilot failed to lower the undercarriage during a second approach. The pilot escaped uninjured.

Incident Overview A military aircraft was conducting a local mission at Tyndall Air Force Base when it experienced an incident during landing. The aircraft was on approach to runway 13L when conflicting traffic required the pilot to initiate a go-around procedure. During the subsequent second approach, the pilot did not follow the approach checklist and failed to lower the undercarriage. As a result, the aircraft landed on its belly and came to rest on the runway. The pilot escaped the incident uninjured. No other details regarding the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or specific cause were provided in the source.

Probable cause

The pilot failed to follow the approach checklist and failed to lower the undercarriage during the second approach.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 20 May 1996 Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise accident near Tyndall AFB, United States of America?

A military aircraft belly-landed at Tyndall AFB after the pilot failed to lower the undercarriage during a second approach. The pilot escaped uninjured.

Were there any fatalities in the 20 May 1996 Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 20 May 1996 involved a Mitsubishi MU-2 Marquise, registration N724FN, operated by Bush Field Aircraft Company, at Tyndall AFB, United States of America.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot failed to follow the approach checklist and failed to lower the undercarriage during the second approach.

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