Incident Overview
Date: Saturday 15 February 2014
Aircraft Type: Cessna 501 Citation I/SP
Owner/operator: Kelly Panteluk Construction Ltd.
Registration Number: C-GKPC
Location: Stella Maris-Estate Airstrip (SML) –
ÿ Bahamas
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Aircraft Control System (specifically, the checklist system)Aircraft Control System (specifically, the checklist system)
Category: Accident
A Cessna Citation 501SP experienced an unplanned landing at Stella Maris Airport, Bahamas, due to a checklist interruption during a downwind leg. The aircraft landed with gear retracted.A Cessna Citation 501SP experienced an unplanned landing at Stella Maris Airport, Bahamas, due to a checklist interruption during a downwind leg. The aircraft landed with gear retracted.
Description
The Cessna Citation 501SP, registration C-GKPC, was on a flight from Fort Lauderdale Executive, Florida to Stella Maris Airport, Bahamas. On the downwind leg for landing runway 31, the checklist was interrupted, and the aircraft landed with the gear retracted. Unknown how many persons on board, but no injuries reported.
Primary Cause
Checklist interruption during a downwind leg.Checklist interruption during a downwind leg.Share on:
