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June 16, 2020 · Cessna P210 N · N117KP

Maricopa, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 16, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Maricopa, AZ
Aircraft
Cessna P210 N (1978)
Tail Number
N117KP
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR20CA184

The pilot was conducting a straight in approach to the runway in turbulent, gusty wind conditions. During the approach, he did not verify that he had extended the airplane’s retractable landing gear. As the flared the airplane during the landing, he heard the landing gear warning horn, but it was too late to go-around. He subsequently landed the airplane with the landing gear retracted. The airplane's lower fuselage was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Gear extension and retract sys-Not used/operated - C

Full Narrative

The pilot was conducting a straight in approach to the runway in turbulent, gusty wind conditions. During the approach, he did not verify that he had extended the airplane’s retractable landing gear. As the flared the airplane during the landing, he heard the landing gear warning horn, but it was too late to go-around. He subsequently landed the airplane with the landing gear retracted. The airplane's lower fuselage was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:55 MST
Nearest AirportAk-Chin Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway22
Runway Length4751 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna P210 N
Tail NumberN117KP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors · TSIO-520 SER · Reciprocating · 310
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 5 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point10 C / 34 C
Altimeter29.86 inHg
Observation Time19:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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