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May 20, 2012 · Cessna T210L · N732BE
Whittier, AK
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 20, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Whittier, AK
Aircraft
Cessna T210L
Tail Number
N732BE
Operator
K B Aircraft
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC12CA040
The pilot was landing on a short gravel runway. He did not use the prelanding checklist and failed to extend the landing gear prior to landing. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage during the gear-up landing. No preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures were found that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure use the prelanding checklist and to extend the landing gear before landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot was concentrating on landing on a short gravel runway, and did not consult the prelanding checklist or extend the retractable landing gear prior to landing. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage during the gear-up landing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:10 AKDT
Nearest AirportWHITTIER (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length1480 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T210L
Tail NumberN732BE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorK B Aircraft
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · TSIO-520 SER · Reciprocating · 280
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 0 C
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Weather SourcePILO