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September 4, 2008 · Cessna 172RG · N9783B
Almogordo, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 4, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Almogordo, NM
Aircraft
Cessna 172RG
Tail Number
N9783B
Operator
Spencer Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW08CA227
Following a 78-nautical-mile cross-country flight, the pilot forgot to extend the airplane's landing gear before landing. As the airplane veered off the runway the left wingtip impacted the ground resulting in substantial damage. The airplane came to rest in an upright position and the pilot was able to exit the airplane unassisted. The pilot was fatally injured four days later in a separate airplane accident; therefore, an NTSB 6120.1 form was not submitted.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Gear extension and retract sys-Not used/operated - C
Full Narrative
Following a 78 nautical mile cross-country flight the pilot forgot to extend the airplane's landing gear before landing. As the airplane veered off the runway the left wing tip impacted the ground resulting in substantial damage. The airplane came to rest in an upright position and the pilot was able to exit the airplane unassisted. The pilot was fatally injured four days later in a separate airplane accident; therefore, a NTSB 6120.1 form was not submitted.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:20 MDT
Nearest AirportWhite Sands Regional (0nm)
Runway21
Runway Length7006 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172RG
Tail NumberN9783B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSpencer Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 60 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind70° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 57
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time03:25
Weather SourceWFAC