# NTSB SEA00LA011: Beech A36TC, N3822K, Pasco, WA, October 29, 1999 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: October 29, 1999, 06:05 local (13:05 UTC) - Place: Pasco, WA - Coordinates: 46.410404, -118.900527 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=46.4104&lon=-118.9005&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report June 23, 2000 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 47705 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA00LA011 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/47705/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA011 ## Probable cause The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. Factors include a blocked view of the landing gear light indicating system. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - Wheels up landing, landing - gear extension - not performed, pilot in command (cause) - landing gear,gear indicating system - blocked(total) (contributing factor) ## Analysis The pilot elected to remain in the traffic pattern to conduct a series of touch-and-go landings. On the third landing attempt, the controller informed the pilot that he would call the pilot's base turn due to other departing traffic. According to the pilot, after clearance was given to land on runway 21R, 'I turned final, put the flaps full down and forgot to put the gear down.' The pilot stated that he did not hear the aural gear warning horn sound. The pilot also stated that he had recently installed a portable GPS receiver that is mounted to the aircraft's control column. According to the pilot, 'It blocks out the area where the green lights show for the gear down.' ## Factual narrative On October 29, 1999, approximately 0605 pacific daylight time, a Beechcraft A36TC, N3822K, registered to and operated by the pilot as a 14 CFR Part 91 personal/pleasure flight, was substantially damage during a gear up landing at Pasco Tri-Cities Airport, Pasco, Washington. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The commercial pilot, the aircraft's sole occupant, was not injured. The flight originated from Pasco, Washington, about 15 minutes before the accident. There was no report of an ELT activation. The pilot reported that he performed a preflight inspection of his aircraft, and departed the airport with the intention to remain in the local traffic area to conduct touch-and-go landings. On the third landing attempt, the controller informed the pilot that he would call the pilot's base turn due to other departing traffic. According to the pilot, after clearance was given to land on runway 21R, "I turned final, put the flaps full down and forgot to put the gear down." The aircraft subsequently landed gear-up and slid to a stop at the intersection of runways 21R and 30. The pilot stated that he did not hear the aural gear warning horn that would have indicated the gear was in the up position. The pilot also stated that he had recently installed a portable Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver that is mounted to the aircraft's control column. According to the pilot, "It blocks out the area where the green lights show for the gear down." ## Aircraft - Registration: [N3822K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3822K), registered now, S/N EA-192, built 1981 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Beech A36TC - Registry model: [Beech A36TC](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a36tc) (registry code 1151603) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental TSIO-520 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-520-series) (registry code 17040, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: EA192 - Airframe hours: 1695 - Engines: Continental TSIO-520-UB 300 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: James A. Dart - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Utility - Last inspection: Annual, September 15, 1999, 12 hours before - Departed: PSC - Airport: PSC, Pasco Tri-Cities, runway 21R, 7,700 × 150 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 67; commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 2, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 2,360 total, 2,088 in this make and model, 1,862 as pilot in command, 13 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Dawn - Wind: 210° at 7 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 45 °F, dew point 39 °F - Altimeter: 30.00 inHg - Observed at: PSC ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 19991029044659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991029044659A), Oct 29, 1999: Beech A36TC, Pasco, WA, No damage. (-23) A/c landed gear up causing substantial damage to airframe. From the NTSB's public API. 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