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October 24, 2020 · Cessna T210K · N8251M
Los Alamos, NM
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 24, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Los Alamos, NM
Aircraft
Cessna T210K (1969)
Tail Number
N8251M
Operator
Traveler Holdings
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR21LA028
The pilot reported that while working on night currency and flying from the right seat, he did not verify the landing gear was extended before landing. The airplane landed with the landing gear retracted and slid about 1,200 ft down the runway before it came to a stop. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in the airplane landing with the landing gear retracted.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while working on night currency and flying from the right seat, he did not verify the landing gear was extended before landing. The airplane landed with the landing gear retracted and slid about 1,200 ft down the runway before it came to a stop. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:10 MDT
Nearest AirportLos Alamos Airport (0nm N)
Runway27
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width120 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna T210K
Tail NumberN8251M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorTraveler Holdings
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520H1B · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 62 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind190° @ 11 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility14 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 32 C
Altimeter30.23 inHg
Observation Time20:15
Weather SourceWFAC