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August 2, 2021 · Cessna 210N · N52MM
Somerville, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 2, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Somerville, NJ
Aircraft
Cessna 210N (1984)
Tail Number
N52MM
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA315
The private pilot departed on a short flight to a local airport. He said he made a straight in approach and conducted a before landing checklist. Upon landing, the pilot realized the landing gear was still retracted as the airplane settled onto the runway, resulting in substantial damage to the lower fuselage. A postaccident examination of the airplane’s landing gear and gear warning horn by a mechanic found no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Though the pilot said he used the before-landing checklist, he failed to extend the landing gear and subsequently landed with the gear retracted.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a gear up landing and substantial damage to the fuselage.
Full Narrative
The private pilot departed on a short flight to a local airport. He said he made a straight in approach and conducted a before landing checklist. Upon landing, the pilot realized the landing gear was still retracted as the airplane settled onto the runway, resulting in substantial damage to the lower fuselage. A postaccident examination of the airplane’s landing gear and gear warning horn by a mechanic found no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. Though the pilot said he used the before-landing checklist, he failed to extend the landing gear and subsequently landed with the gear retracted.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:45 EDT
Nearest AirportSOMERSET (0nm NW)
Runway08/2
Runway Length1923 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 210N
Tail NumberN52MM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-550-LGB · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 5 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 61 F
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time08:53
Weather SourceWFAC