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May 12, 1989 · Cessna T210N · N7568N
Monterey, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 12, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Monterey, CA
Aircraft
Cessna T210N
Tail Number
N7568N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX89LA187
AT THE END OF A PLEASURE FLIGHT, THE PILOT WAS DISTRACTED DURING THE PRELANDING CHECKLIST AND FAILED TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR BEFORE TOUCHDOWN. THE DISTRACTION WAS THE RESULT OF DIFFICULTY IN CONTACTING THE TOWER, AN INTERRUPTION IN DOING THE CHECKLIST, AND DROPPING THE LIST TO THE FLOOR OF THE COCKPIT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOTS IMPROPER USE OF THE CHECKLIST WHEN HIS ATTENTION WAS DIVERTED.
Full Narrative
AT THE END OF A PLEASURE FLIGHT, THE PILOT WAS DISTRACTED DURING THE PRELANDING CHECKLIST AND FAILED TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR BEFORE TOUCHDOWN. THE DISTRACTION WAS THE RESULT OF DIFFICULTY IN CONTACTING THE TOWER, AN INTERRUPTION IN DOING THE CHECKLIST, AND DROPPING THE LIST TO THE FLOOR OF THE COCKPIT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 PDT
Nearest AirportMONTEREY (0nm N)
Runway28
Runway Length6597 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T210N
Tail NumberN7568N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520R · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind290° @ 12 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 43 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time18:52
Weather SourceWFAC