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Cortez, Colorado

September 29, 2024 · NTSB CEN24LA375 · BELLANCA 14 19 (N8851R)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.

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NTSB Findings

  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Use of equip/system-Pilot
  • Personnel issues-Action/decision-Action-Forgotten action/omission-Pilot
  • Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Gear extension and retract sys-Not used/operated

Details

NTSB ReportCEN24LA375
AircraftBELLANCA 14 19
RegistrationN8851R
DamageDEST
FAR Part091
Location37.3044, -108.6267
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