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July 22, 2025 · Cessna R182 · N737HN
Lansing, IL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 22, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lansing, IL
Aircraft
Cessna R182 (1979)
Tail Number
N737HN
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA290
The pilot reported that during landing, he forgot to extend the landing gear and that he landed with the landing gear retracted. Subsequently, the airplane fuselage contacted the runway before it came to rest. He added that he was distracted by a helicopter in the traffic pattern. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage. The pilot stated the accident might have been prevented if he had followed his landing procedures.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to his distraction of other traffic and failure to follow his landing procedures.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during landing, he forgot to extend the landing gear and that he landed with the landing gear retracted. Subsequently, the airplane fuselage contacted the runway before it came to rest. He added that he was distracted by a helicopter in the traffic pattern. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage. The pilot stated the accident might have been prevented if he had followed his landing procedures.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:15 CDT
Nearest AirportLANSING (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length4002 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna R182
Tail NumberN737HN
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-J3C512 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 9 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.08 inHg
Observation Time16:15
Weather SourceWFAC