What happened
The FAA’s narrative, in sentence case. The FAA writes it in capitals and removes private details.
(-23) Pilot experienced engine failure at 9,000 feet. He was given a flight assist by ATC, and was able to get below a cloud layer and land on a grass area on airport. He stated that he elected to not put the gear down because there would be less damage, and he could have a shorter landing distance.
As the FAA filed it
(-23) PILOT EXPERIENCED ENGINE FAILURE AT 9,000 FEET. HE WAS GIVEN A FLIGHT ASSIST BY ATC, AND WAS ABLE TO GET BELOW A CLOUD LAYER AND LAND ON A GRASS AREA ON AIRPORT. HE STATED THAT HE ELECTED TO NOT PUT THE GEAR DOWN BECAUSE THERE WOULD BE LESS DAMAGE, AND HE COULD HAVE A SHORTER LANDING DISTANCE.
Other reports on N9680M · 2
Matched to the same aircraft by N-number and date.
Accident 20150418006289ATakeoff: Climb Out · Winchester, TNAircraft departed Winchester Municipal Airport (bgf) runway 18. Aircraft would not gain altitude. The pilot attempted to land and impacted the ground, damaging the aircraft and injuring 4 passengers and the pilot.Incident 19890620034829ILevel Off Touchdown · Winfield/Arkans, KSPilot was distracted by a radio call during prelanding check and forgot to lower landing gear. Landed gear up.