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May 10, 2003 · Cessna P210N · N711BG

Boise, ID

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 10, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Boise, ID
Aircraft
Cessna P210N
Tail Number
N711BG
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA03LA079

On the second of two practice instrument approaches the aircraft was cleared for a touch and go landing. The pilot said he was still in a "instrument approach mindset", did not perform the Before Landing checklist, and failed to lower the landing gear. The pilot also said he didn't hear the landing gear warning horn, and that he didn't even know the aircraft had one. Subsequent examination of the landing gear warning horn system indicated there were no anomalies with the system which would have prevented normal operation. The aircraft landed wheels up and slid to a stop, coming to rest in an upright position.

NTSB Probable Cause

The landing gear extension was not performed by the pilot for landing. Contributing factors included the pilot's failure to perform the Before Landing checklist and his unfamiliarity with the landing gear warning horn system.

Full Narrative

On May 10, 2003, at 1015 mountain daylight time, a Cessna P210N, N711BG, sustained substantial damage during a gear up landing on runway 10R at the Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho. The airplane was registered to and operated by a private individual. The certificated commercial pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight, and a flight plan was not filed. The flight, which was operating under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91, departed Boise at 0940. According to the Pilot/Operator Accident Report (NTSB form 6120.1/2), the pilot reported that he had made two practice instrument approaches, and "at the last minute on the second approach I was cleared for a touch-and-go. The best way I can describe it, I was still in an 'instrument approach mindset' and failed to lower the gear." The pilot stated that he landed gear up on runway 10R and skidded to a stop. There was no post-crash fire. In a telephone interview with the NTSB investigator-in-charge, when asked if he had heard the landing gear warning horn prior to contacting the runway, the pilot replied, "I didn't even know there was one." The pilot also stated he did not perform the Before Landing checklist. An FAA inspector, who surveyed the aircraft damage, reported substantial damage to three stringers on the underside of the airplane, as well as skin damage to the belly of the airplane. The inspector also confirmed that upon further examination of the aircraft, the landing gear warning horn worked properly when tested.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:15 PDT
Nearest AirportBoise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (0nm)
Runway10R
Runway Length9763 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna P210N
Tail NumberN711BG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520-AF · Reciprocating · 310
Seats5

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 80 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 37 C
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time15:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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