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June 22, 2010 · Cessna R182RG · N9849C

Albuquerque, NM

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 22, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Aircraft
Cessna R182RG
Tail Number
N9849C
Operator
377 Morale Welfare Rcreational Services Aero Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN10CA341

During the initial climb, the pilot noticed the airspeed indicator was erratic and not indicating a normal climb speed. After leveling off, the indicated airspeed was 70 to 80 knots. He compared this with the GPS (Global Positioning System) ground speed and noticed a "significant difference." Later, while circling a house, the airspeed "went to zero knots." The pilot returned for landing and mentally went through the GUMPs (gas, undercarriage, mixture, prop) checklist, but was distracted by the airspeed indicator and radio traffic. As he flared for landing and reduced power, he heard a horn sounding and mistook it for the marker beacon alert. The airplane landed wheels up. An examination of the pitot tube showed it was plugged with insects. No other anomalies were found.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction with an erroneous airspeed indicator.

Full Narrative

According to the pilot's accident report, during the initial climb from Albuquerque Sunport (ABQ), New Mexico, he noticed the airspeed indicator was erratic and not indicating a normal climb speed. After leveling off, the indicated airspeed was 70 to 80 knots. He compared this with the GPS (Global Positioning System) ground speed and noticed a "significant difference." Later, while circling a house, the airspeed "went to zero knots." The pilot returned for landing at ABQ. He said he mentally went through the GUMPs (gas, undercarriage, mixture prop) checklist but was distracted by the airspeed indicator and radio traffic. As he flared for landing and reduced power, he heard a horn sounding and mistook it for the marker beacon alert. The airplane landed wheels up. A post-accident examination revealed the airplane's fuselage skin and U-shaped former (where the lift struts attach) were ground down, necessitating replacement. An examination of the pitot tube showed it was plugged with insects.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:27 MDT
Nearest AirportAlbuquerque Intl. Sunport (0nm)
Runway08
Runway Length13793 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna R182RG
Tail NumberN9849C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operator377 Morale Welfare Rcreational Services Aero Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-J3C5D · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 38 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point12 C
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time01:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data