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April 3, 2022 · Cessna 172RG · N5338V

Pearland, TX

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 3, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Pearland, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 172RG (1980)
Tail Number
N5338V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN22LA169

The flight instructor reported that he and pilot receiving instruction had performed eight takeoffs and landings without incident. The flight instructor’s procedure was to perform the checklist items and select landing gear down when established on downwind in the traffic pattern. During the final traffic pattern, they became distracted and did not perform the checklist. The pilot receiving instruction reported that they did not lower the landing gear during the final approach and the airplane landed wheels up. The airplane sustained damage to the lower fuselage structure during the landing. Video footage provided by the airport manager showed the airplane’s landing gear fully retracted during the approach. Neither pilot recalled hearing the landing gear warning horn prior to the gear up landing. The mechanic that recovered and examined the airplane after the accident reported that the landing gear extended normally, and the landing gear warning horn was audible.

NTSB Probable Cause

The flight instructor's failure to extend the landing gear and perform a before landing checklist.

Full Narrative

The flight instructor reported that he and pilot receiving instruction had performed eight takeoffs and landings without incident. The flight instructor’s procedure was to perform the checklist items and select landing gear down when established on downwind in the traffic pattern. During the final traffic pattern, they became distracted and did not perform the checklist. The pilot receiving instruction reported that they did not lower the landing gear during the final approach and the airplane landed wheels up. The airplane sustained damage to the lower fuselage structure during the landing. Video footage provided by the airport manager showed the airplane’s landing gear fully retracted during the approach. Neither pilot recalled hearing the landing gear warning horn prior to the gear up landing. The mechanic that recovered and examined the airplane after the accident reported that the landing gear extended normally, and the landing gear warning horn was audible.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:40 CDT
Nearest AirportPearland Regional Airport (0nm NNE)
Runway14
Runway Length4313 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 172RG
Tail NumberN5338V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 85 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 24 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 10 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 F
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time11:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data