Later, the burned-out fuselage was hauled to a secure facility for further inspection.Ī spokesperson for the NTSB said the preliminary report only shares facts, it is not intended to assign fault, and that the full investigation can take one to two years.
The report says the pilot secured the engines and began helping passengers to evacuate.ĭuring the evacuation, he reported the plane was on fire near the right engine, before the plane became fully engulfed in flames. The plane slid down the runway on its belly before coming to a stop near the departure end of the runway. The pilot said he realized the landing gear was not down just before making contact with the runway when the plane floated for longer than expected, according to the investigation. Investigators say the pilot did not recall confirming if the landing gear was down and locked, but reported that there were no warnings sounded. The pilot then told the tower he had started to lower the flaps and extend the gear handle, according to the report. 20 crash, indicating it might not have been an equipment malfunction as initially believed.Īs the Cessna 525B was coming in for a landing on a business flight, the pilot reported to the Tri-Cities Airport tower that the flight had been uneventful and requested to land. The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a preliminary investigation report on the Sept. 24-A new report on the fiery plane crash at the Tri-Cities airport last month offers insight into what caused the wreck.
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