Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary ERA16CA093

Venice, FL, USA

Aircraft #1

N761EP

CESSNA 210

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The pilot reported that while entering the airport traffic pattern for landing, he was distracted by approximately eight other airplanes already in the traffic pattern. He subsequently forgot to extend the landing gear and landed with the gear retracted. The airplane came to rest upright on the runway. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector revealed damage to the lower fuselage, which included the keel and bulkhead. The inspector added that when the landing gear selector handle was moved to the extend position, the landing gear extended normally. Examination of the airplane did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions, nor did the pilot report any.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to properly configure the landing gear, which resulted in a landing with the landing gear in the retracted position.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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