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January 10, 2009 · Cessna T210L · N211LC
Albuquerque, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 10, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Aircraft
Cessna T210L
Tail Number
N211LC
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA125
Shortly after takeoff and following the landing gear retraction, the pilot realized that he failed to remove the tow bar from the airplane's nose landing gear. After multiple failed attempts to extend the airplane's nose landing gear, the pilot elected to retract the main landing gear and perform a gear-up landing. The airplane's fuselage and right aileron sustained damage during the landing.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Task performance-Inspection-Preflight inspection-Pilot - C
Full Narrative
Shortly after takeoff and following the landing gear retraction, the pilot realized he failed to remove the tow-bar from the airplane's nose landing gear. After multiple failed attempts to extend the airplane's nose landing gear, the pilot elected to retract the main landing gear and perform a gear-up landing. The airplane's fuselage and right aileron sustained damage during the landing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:03 MST
Nearest AirportAlbuquerque International (1nm)
Runway03
Runway Length10000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T210L
Tail NumberN211LC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520 · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 49 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 7 kt
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO