CESSNA P210
Granby, CO — April 6, 2017
Event Information
| Date | April 6, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA221 |
| Event ID | 20170410X81848 |
| Location | Granby, CO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.09000, -105.91666 |
| Airport | GRANBY-GRAND COUNTY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | P210 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during his first approach to land, he performed a go-around due to excess speed on final approach. He added that he retracted the landing gear and flaps, and remained in the traffic pattern. During the second landing, he extended the flaps and reduced power for a normal landing, but during the landing flare, he heard the propeller strike the runway, and the airplane skidded to a stop. The pilot reported that he "simply forgot to check if the [landing] gear was down on the second landing attempt."
The fuselage sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.