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July 9, 2021 · Cessna T210 G · N6856R

Missoula, MT

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 9, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Missoula, MT
Aircraft
Cessna T210 G (1967)
Tail Number
N6856R
Operator
Schwaderer David
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR21LA285

The pilot reported that, while on final approach for the full stop landing, he was behind a commercial airliner. He reported that there was no turbulence and that the flaps were fully extended. The airplane subsequently landed with the landing gear retracted which resulted in substantial damage to the external longerons on the lower fuselage. The pilot indicated that he did not use a pre-landing checklist. An examination of the landing gear system revealed no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use a pre-landing checklist.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that, while on final approach for the full stop landing, he was behind a commercial airliner. He reported that there was no turbulence and that the flaps were fully extended. The airplane subsequently landed with the landing gear retracted which resulted in substantial damage to the external longerons on the lower fuselage. The pilot indicated that he did not use a pre-landing checklist. An examination of the landing gear system revealed no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:10 MDT
Nearest AirportMissoula Intl (0nm E)
Runway12/3
Runway Length9501 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna T210 G
Tail NumberN6856R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSchwaderer David
Operating RulePart 135
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · GTSIO-520-C · Reciprocating
Seats4

People & Injuries

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

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 43 F
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time09:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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