Aviation Accident Summary NYC83LA025

MORRISTOWN, NJ, USA

Aircraft #1

N3974Y

CESSNA 210D

Analysis

PILOT WAS FLYING WITH A MECHANIC TO CHECK AVIONICS. TOWER CALLED TO WARN OF HELICOPTERS. MECHANIC ASKED HIM TO CHANGE FROM RIGHT TO LEFT TRAFFIC. PILOT SAID THE CORRECTIONS DISRUPTED HIS SENSES AND HE FORGOT TO LOWER THE LANDING GEAR.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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