NTSB Factual Report

On May 18, 2013, about 0104 eastern daylight time, a Piedmont Airlines, Bombardier DHC-8-100, N934HA, operating as US Airways Express flight 4560, intentionally landed with all gear retracted on runway 4L at Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR), Newark, New Jersey. During the original approach, the left main landing gear failed to lower and lock prior to landing. The flight crew performed the applicable emergency procedures to lower left main landing gear but all attempts were unsuccessful. The airplane sustained substantial damage but there were no injuries to the three crewmembers or 31 passengers onboard. The fight was operating under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 121 and originated from Philadelphia International Airport (KPHL), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.