CESSNA T210L
Albuquerque, NM — January 10, 2009
Event Information
| Date | January 10, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA125 |
| Event ID | 20090111X44322 |
| Location | Albuquerque, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.04028, -106.60917 |
| Airport | Albuquerque International |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | T210L |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to remove the airplane's tow bar before takeoff.
Full Narrative
Shortly after takeoff and following the landing gear retraction, the pilot realized he failed to remove the tow-bar from the airplane's nose landing gear. After multiple failed attempts to extend the airplane's nose landing gear, the pilot elected to retract the main landing gear and perform a gear-up landing. The airplane's fuselage and right aileron sustained damage during the landing.
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.