CESSNA TR182

Emporia, KS — May 25, 2013

Event Information

DateMay 25, 2013
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberCEN13CA319
Event ID20130605X81025
LocationEmporia, KS
CountryUSA
Coordinates38.33055, -96.18972
AirportEmporia Municipal Airport
Highest InjuryNONE

Aircraft

MakeCESSNA
ModelTR182
CategoryAIR
FAR Part091
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
None1
Total Injured0

Event Location

Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing.

Full Narrative

The pilot stated that he was flying the airplane on a short flight and did not extend the airplane's retractable landing gear. A "strong" headwind was present on final, he did not extend the flaps beyond ten degrees, and the warning horn did not sound. The lower fuselage sustained substantial damage during the wheels up landing. The pilot reported that the airplane had no mechanical malfunctions in reference to 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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