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April 10, 2006 · Cessna 182 RG · N2878W
Fort Wayne, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 10, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fort Wayne, IN
Aircraft
Cessna 182 RG
Tail Number
N2878W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI06CA108
The single-engine, high-wing retractable gear airplane sustained substantial damage when the airplane impacted the runway after a gear-up landing. The pilot reported that he had performed four practice instrument approaches. After the final approach, the pilot was cleared to circle to land on runway 23. The pilot reported that he failed to lower the landing gear prior to landing, and the airplane touched down about 300 feet from the threshold in a gear-up configuration. The pilot reported that the landing gear warning horn did not sound prior to touchdown.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot failed to lower the landing gear prior to landing.
Full Narrative
The single-engine, high-wing retractable gear airplane sustained substantial damage when the airplane impacted the runway after a gear-up landing. The pilot reported that he had performed four practice instrument approaches. After the final approach, the pilot was cleared to circle to land on runway 23. The pilot reported that he failed to lower the landing gear prior to landing, and the airplane touched down about 300 feet from the threshold in a gear-up configuration. The pilot reported that the landing gear warning horn did not sound prior to touchdown.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EDT
Nearest AirportFort Wayne International (0nm)
Runway23
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182 RG
Tail NumberN2878W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-J3C5D · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0