Final
1 minor
Feb 25, 2025
N459BA accident at Smithville, TN
Icon A5 — Landing gear not configured at 0A3 (Smithville, TN)
DateFeb 25, 2025
Tail numberN459BA
AircraftIcon A5 · Icon A-5 · A5
Location0A3 — Smithville, TN
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseERA25LA135
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to retract the landing gear prior to landing in water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use the manufacturer’s provided checklist.
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