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February 20, 2018 · Cessna P210 N · N81MT

Jacksonville, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 20, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Aircraft
Cessna P210 N (1981)
Tail Number
N81MT
Operator
Coleman Industrial Aviation and Equip Le
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA174

The pilot in the retractable landing gear-equipped airplane reported that he had been flying an instrument flight rules cross-country flight for about 6 continuous hours. He reported that he felt fatigued and anxious to get out of the airplane, so he decided to refuel enroute. He contacted a nearby tower, and, at that time, he was notified of two aircraft in the pattern. He was able to identify only one airplane before he initiated the approach. During the approach about 100ft above ground level, the tower controller informed the pilot that he needed to go around but did not say why. The pilot thought it to be unwise to abort the landing because he did not know the location of the second airplane in the pattern and continued the approach and landing. He reported that he did not accomplish the GUMPS (Gas Undercarriage Mixture Props) checklist because of the distractions, and the airplane touched down with the landing gear retracted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage longerons and bulkhead. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident were pilot fatigue and his failure to use the before landing checklist.

Full Narrative

The pilot in the retractable landing gear-equipped airplane reported that he had been flying an instrument flight rules cross-country flight for about six continuous hours. He reported that he felt fatigued and anxious to get out of the airplane, so he decided to refuel enroute and contacted a nearby tower, and at that time he was notified of two aircraft in the pattern. He was able to identify only one of the airplanes before he initiated the approach. During the approach about 100ft AGL, tower informed the pilot that he needed to go around but did not say why. The pilot felt it to be unwise to abort the landing because he did not know the location of the second airplane in the pattern and continued the approach and landing. He reported that he did not accomplish the GUMPS checklist because of the distractions and the airplane touched down with the landing gear retracted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage longerons and bulkhead. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:06 EST
Nearest AirportJacksonville Executive At Crai (0nm N)
Runway14
Runway Length4008 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna P210 N
Tail NumberN81MT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorColeman Industrial Aviation and Equip Le
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO520T · Reciprocating · 325
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 78 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 11 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.32 inHg
Observation Time20:13
Weather SourceWFAC

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