Pilot Debrief

CESSNA T210L near Soda Springs, ID — 2015-09-06

Final reportGAA15CA259
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Date
2015-09-06
Location
Soda Springs, ID, USA
Airport
U78
Aircraft
CESSNA T210L
Registration
N732DW
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage during landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he overflew the destination airport and landed at a nearby airport to fuel the airplane. After fueling, the pilot departed for the destination airport and was on a straight in approach for the runway. Before touching down on the runway, the pilot reported that he neglected to extend the landing gear and landed with the gear retracted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage supporting structure. The pilot reported that the gear was cycling normally prior to the accident and the gear warning horn was inoperable at the time of the accident. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

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