Location: Dallas, Texas
Accident Number: GAA16CA133
Date and Time: February 3, 2016, 11:00 Local
Registration: N61429
Aircraft: North American P 51
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Landing gear not configured
Injuries: 1 Minor
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal
Analysis
The pilot reported that he landed the airplane with the landing gear retracted, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage.
According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot further reported that this accident could have been prevented with a "higher degree" of diligence to checklists.
Probable Cause and Findings
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage during landing.
Findings
Aircraft Gear extension and retract sys - Not used/operated
Personnel issues Use of checklist - Pilot
Personnel issues Task monitoring/vigilance - Pilot
Factual Information
History of Flight
Landing Landing gear not configured (Defining event)
Landing Abnormal runway contact
Landing Runway excursion
Pilot Information
Certificate: Commercial Age: 51, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land
Seat Occupied: Front
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 1 With waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: August 20, 2015
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: May 10, 2014
Flight Time: (Estimated) 1815 hours (Total, all aircraft), 187 hours (Total, this make and model), 5.8 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft)
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: North American
Registration: N61429
Model/Series: P51C
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1942
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Limited (Special)
Serial Number: 103-26199
Landing Gear Type: Retractable - Tailwheel
Seats: 2
Date/Type of Last Inspection: Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 10500 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time:
Engine Manufacturer: ROLLS ROYCE
ELT: Installed, activated, did not aid in locating accident
Engine Model/Series: V-1650-7
Registered Owner:
Rated Power: 1497 Horsepower
Operator:
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC)
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KRBD,658 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 16:50 Local
Direction from Accident Site: 314°
Lowest Cloud Condition: Clear
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: None
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 13 knots / 22 knots
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: / None
Wind Direction: 330°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.21 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 6°C / -4°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Dallas, TX (RBD)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Dallas, TX (RBD)
Type of Clearance: VFR
Departure Time: 10:15 Local
Type of Airspace: Class D
Airport Information
Airport: DALLAS EXECUTIVE RBD
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 659 ft msl
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 35
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 3800 ft / 150 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full stop; Traffic pattern
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 Minor
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries:
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 1 Minor
Latitude, Longitude: 32.679443,-96.866111(est)