CESSNA 172RG
Almogordo, NM — September 4, 2008
Event Information
| Date | September 4, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | DFW08CA227 |
| Event ID | 20081015X23456 |
| Location | Almogordo, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 32.87901, -105.94991 |
| Airport | White Sands Regional |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 172RG |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to extend the airplane's landing gear before landing.
Full Narrative
Following a 78 nautical mile cross-country flight the pilot forgot to extend the airplane's landing gear before landing. As the airplane veered off the runway the left wing tip impacted the ground resulting in substantial damage. The airplane came to rest in an upright position and the pilot was able to exit the airplane unassisted. The pilot was fatally injured four days later in a separate airplane accident; therefore, a NTSB 6120.1 form was not submitted.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.