NONE · Aero Vodochody Aero. Works L-39C · 2000-12-16 · HILTON HEAD ISL, SC, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA01LA044
Event ID
20001226X45491
Type
Accident
Date
2000-12-16
Location
HILTON HEAD ISL, SC, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Aero Vodochody Aero. Works
Model
L-39C
Registration
N139CG
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision and failure to follow the prelanding checklist, resulting in the landing gear not being lowered in sufficient time to be verified down and locked, which resulted in a wheels up landing and substantial damage to the airplane.