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July 31, 2025 · Cessna R182 NO Series · N2658C
Thermal, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 31, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Thermal, CA
Aircraft
Cessna R182 NO Series (1978)
Tail Number
N2658C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR25LA237
The pilot reported that, while in the pattern practicing touch and go landings, he forgot to extend the landing gear and that he landed with the landing gear retracted. Subsequently, the airplane slid down the runway before it came to rest. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage. The pilot indicated that he did not use a pre-landing checklist. The pilot reported that there were 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 in the pattern practicing touch and go landings, he forgot to extend the landing gear and that he landed with the landing gear retracted. Subsequently, the airplane slid down the runway before it came to rest. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage. The pilot indicated that he did not use a pre-landing checklist. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:19 PDT
Nearest AirportJacqueline Cochran Rgnl (0nm NNW)
Runway17/3
Runway Length8500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna R182 NO Series
Tail NumberN2658C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540-J3C5D · Reciprocating · 235
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 70 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54 F
Altimeter29.89 inHg
Observation Time08:52