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February 4, 2024 · Cessna R182 · N756ZW
Abingdon, VA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 4, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Abingdon, VA
Aircraft
Cessna R182 (1979)
Tail Number
N756ZW
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA24LA108
During a youth demonstration flight, the pilot became distracted looking for another airplane in the traffic pattern and sharing information with the young passengers. He subsequently forgot to lower the landing gear, and the airplane landed gear up, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident anomalies or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation and added that he heard no cockpit warnings since he was wearing a noise cancelling headset.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to lower the airplane's landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in abnormal runway contact.
Full Narrative
During a youth demonstration flight, the pilot became distracted looking for another airplane in the traffic pattern and sharing information with the young passengers. He subsequently forgot to lower the landing gear, and the airplane landed gear up, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident anomalies or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation and added that he heard no cockpit warnings since he was wearing a noise cancelling headset.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:00 EST
Nearest AirportVirginia Highlands (0nm WSW)
Runway06
Runway Length4471 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna R182
Tail NumberN756ZW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-J3C5D · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1None
Crew 2Age 61 · Second Class · None
Crew 3None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind100° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 F / 21 F
Altimeter29.81 inHg
Observation Time16:35
Weather SourceWFAC