NTSB Reports

Upon raising the landing gear after takeoff, the gear motor continued to operate longer than normal, and the pilot heard an abnormal sound toward the end of the sequence. The right main gear was hanging at about a 45-degree angle, and the left main gear was not visible. The pilot completed the appropriate checklists, without change. The pilot declared an emergency and ATC confirmed during a fly-by that the main gear was not extended. During the landing, the nose gear remained extended and the two main gear were retracted. The airplane came to rest on the runway and the passengers egressed without further incident.

Key Takeaways:

• A significant number of accidents involved landing gear issues, including pilot error (e.g., forgetting to retract gear) and mechanical malfunctions (e.g., gear failing to extend or collapsing).
• Engine power loss, ranging from partial to complete failure, was a recurring factor leading to forced landings and various accidents.
• Several fatal incidents occurred due to loss of aircraft control during maneuvering, takeoff, or were associated with pilot medical incapacitation.

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