CESSNA T210M

Hanford, CA — November 22, 2008

Event Information

DateNovember 22, 2008
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberWPR09CA044
Event ID20081122X11050
LocationHanford, CA
CountryUSA
Coordinates36.31667, -119.62778
AirportHanford Municipal
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
ModelT210M
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDUSK
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The failure of the pilot to use the before-landing checklist and extend the landing gear prior to landing.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that while on a right downwind to runway 32 he accomplished the before landing checklist from memory; however, "I forgot to say 'three green'." The pilot said that he touched down about one-third of the way down the runway with the landing gear retracted and came to rest in an upright position on the runway at about the mid-field point. When asked if he had heard the gear warning horn prior to touching down, the pilot stated that he did not, as he had his headset on. An airframe and power plant mechanic reported that the airplane had sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage. The pilot reported that no anomalies existed with the airplane prior to or during the flight.

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.

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