Printed on : 11/19/2010 6:16:42 PM

National Transportation Safety Board

Factual Data Collection Report of Accident

LAX06CA028

Aircraft Reg No: N888DV

Most Critial Injury: None
Location/Time Aircraft Information

Nearest City/Place: Sacramento, CA Type of Aircraft: Airplane (not Homebuilt)

Occurrence Date: 10/26/2005 Make/Model: Learjet / 25D
Occurrence Time: 1825 PST Serial Number: 370
Landing Gear: Retractable - Tricycle
Flight Itinerary Engine Type: Turbo Jet
Engine Make/Model: General Electric / CJ610-8
Last Depart. Point: Sacramento, CA Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Destination: Local Flight, CA Aircraft Fire: Ground

Operator Information Weather

Registered Acft Owner: Best AeroNet Aviation, LTD Condition of Light: Dusk
Operator of Aircraft: Best AeroNet Aviation, LTD Wx Cond. at Site: Visual Conditions
Operator Address: Denison, TX
Reg. Flt. Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation

First Pilot Information

Cert(s)/Rating(s): Airline Transport; Flight Engineer; Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land; Flight Time (Hours)
Single-engine Sea
Total All Aircraft: 17500
Instrument Ratings: Airplane Total Make/Model: 1100
Medical Cert: Class 1
Date of Last Med. Exam: 02/2005
Injury Summary

Fatal Serious Minor/None

Crew 0 0 2
Pass 0 0 0

Narrative
*** This investigation is based on information furnished by the Pilot/Operator. Additional details may be found in the Form 6120.1***
The pilot performed a landing with the landing gear in the retracted position. While the airplane
was on the base leg of the traffic pattern, the pilot heard a helicopter pilot make a transmission
over the common radio frequency. The approach checklist was complete and the copilot called for the
landing gear to be extended. The pilot thought that he lowered the gear while searching for the
helicopter he knew was in the vicinity. On final approach the airplane was configured with full
flaps and the pilot announced that the before landing checklist was complete; he had no recollection
of visually observing the landing gear lights illuminate green. Upon landing flare, he realized
something was amiss and looked down at the instrument panel. He saw that the landing gear lights
were illuminated red and reached to the gear handle to verify it was in the down position. The
airplane made a smooth touchdown with the landing gear in the retracted position. The pilot stated
that he did not make the proper check for the gear extension due to the timing of the helicopter
distraction. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane
or engine, stating that the accident was the result of pilot error. The airplane incurred thermal
damage to the wing structure. The pilot further stated that there were no audible warning
indications that the landing gear were retracted.