Cessna R182
Marksville, LA — September 17, 2020
Event Information
| Date | September 17, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN20CA411 |
| Event ID | 20200921X15712 |
| Location | Marksville, LA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 31.09472, -92.06917 |
| Airport | MARKSVILLE MUNI |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | R182 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, during which he failed to ensure the landing gear handle in the “down” position which resulted in the landing gear retracting during takeoff, a loss of directional control, and a runway excursion.
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.