Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CHI06CA108

Fort Wayne, IN, USA

Aircraft #1

N2878W

Cessna 182 RG

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The single-engine, high-wing retractable gear airplane sustained substantial damage when the airplane impacted the runway after a gear-up landing. The pilot reported that he had performed four practice instrument approaches. After the final approach, the pilot was cleared to circle to land on runway 23. The pilot reported that he failed to lower the landing gear prior to landing, and the airplane touched down about 300 feet from the threshold in a gear-up configuration. The pilot reported that the landing gear warning horn did not sound prior to touchdown.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot failed to lower the landing gear prior to landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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