Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary GAA16CA113

Prescott, AZ, USA

Aircraft #1

N757FS

CESSNA TR182

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The pilot reported that he became distracted while looking for other traffic during the final approach and "failed to lower the gear." The airplane skidded about 330 feet to a stop on the runway. The pilot reported that the landing gear configuration warning horn did not sound, but also reported that he was aware that the horn was inoperative. The fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported there were no other mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage during landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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