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November 15, 2001 · Cessna T310R · N2642Y

Madison, MS

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 15, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Madison, MS
Aircraft
Cessna T310R
Tail Number
N2642Y
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA02LA016

The pilot stated he was planning to approach and land on runway 35 at Madison County Airport, when he was informed of the winds by FAA, Jackson Approach Control. He then decided to land on runway 17. This placed him higher on the approach. He lowered the wing flaps and landing gear and approached at a steeper angle and higher than normal speed. The landing gear warning horn sounded as the propellers contacted the runway during the landing flare and touchdown. He believes that when he attempted to lower the landing gear, he placed the handle in the neutral position instead of the down position.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to verify that the landing gear was down and locked prior to landing resulting in the airplane being landed with the landing gear retracted.

Full Narrative

On November 15, 2001, about 0900 central standard time, a Cessna T310R, N2642Y, registered to an individual, was landed gear up at Bruce Campbell Field, Madison, Mississippi, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 business flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and no flight plan was filed. The airplane received substantial damage, and the private-rated pilot was not injured. The flight originated from Winona, Mississippi, the same day, about 0830. The pilot stated he was planning to approach and land on runway 35 at Madison County Airport, when he was informed of the winds by FAA, Jackson Approach Control. He then decided to land on runway 17. This placed him higher on the approach. He lowered the wing flaps and landing gear and approached at a steeper angle and higher than normal speed. The landing gear warning horn sounded as the propellers contacted the runway during the landing flare and touchdown. He believes that when he attempted to lower the landing gear, he placed the handle in the neutral position instead of the down position.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 CST
Nearest AirportMadison County (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T310R
Tail NumberN2642Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-B · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 74 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 48
Altimeter30.23 inHg
Observation Time14:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data