Aviation Investigation Final Report - National Transportation Safety Board
The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.
Investigator In Charge (IIC): Mccarter, Lawrence
Additional Participating Entities:
- Michael H. Torrent; FAA/FSDO; Miramar, FL
https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/199777/pdf
https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=199777
https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N799RX
Location: Miami, Florida
Accident Number: ERA25LA131
Date & Time: February 25, 2025, 15:30 Local
Registration: N799RX
Aircraft: MALLORY HORTON AQUA-BEE
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining
Event: Landing gear not configured
Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Flight test
At the conclusion of the local test flight of the experimental amateur-built amphibious airplane, the pilot arrived back in the airport traffic pattern for landing. After receiving clearance to land, he arrived over the runway, reduced power and flared for landing, realizing that he had not extended the landing gear when he heard the hull contact the runway. The airplane skidded to a stop resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage/hull. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause:
The pilot’s failure to lower the landing gear before touchdown.
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