Pilot Debrief

CESSNA TR182 near Emporia, KS — 2013-05-25

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Date
2013-05-25
Location
Emporia, KS, USA
Airport
EMP
Aircraft
CESSNA TR182
Registration
N757QT
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot stated that he was flying the airplane on a short flight and did not extend the airplane's retractable landing gear. A "strong" headwind was present on final, he did not extend the flaps beyond ten degrees, and the warning horn did not sound. The lower fuselage sustained substantial damage during the wheels up landing. The pilot reported that the airplane had no mechanical malfunctions in reference to the flight.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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