Incident
On 30 May 1999 at 1103 hours UTC, a Socata TB20 aircraft, registration G-EWFN, was conducting a practice forced landing to Runway 09 at Filton Airport, Bristol. According to the pilot's report, the necessary pre-landing checks were not carried out, and the aircraft touched down with the landing gear retracted. The aircraft then skidded along the runway for approximately 150 meters before coming to a stop.
Aircraft and Crew
The aircraft, manufactured in 1990, was powered by a single Lycoming IO-540-C4D5D piston engine. The flight was categorized as private training and carried two crew members (commander and one other) with no passengers. The commander, aged 47, held an Airline Transport Pilot's Licence and had accumulated 10,000 total flying hours, including 75 hours on the Socata TB20 type. His recent flying experience included 200 hours in the last 90 days and 62 hours in the last 28 days.
Outcome
The aircraft sustained minor damage to the underside of the fuselage and the propeller. Both the pilot and the passenger vacated the aircraft uninjured. No injuries were reported among the crew.