Casualties unknown

1993-04-09: Cessna T310R (N3532G) — Groveland, CA

Groveland, CA, US

On April 9, 1993, a Cessna T310R (registration N3532G) was involved in an aviation accident near Groveland, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO FOLLOW THE AIRPLANE'S CHECKLIST WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT GEAR UP LANDING. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A Cessna T310R landed with its landing gear retracted after the pilot forgot to extend it, entering the traffic pattern midway on the downwind leg. The pilot did not recall hearing the gear warning horn and attempted an unsuccessful go-around as propellers struck the ground.

Incident Overview

A Cessna T310R made a gear-up landing on a runway. According to the pilot's report, the aircraft entered the airport traffic pattern midway on the downwind leg. During this approach, the pilot forgot to extend the landing gear. The pilot stated they did not recall hearing the airplane's gear warning horn. As the propellers made contact with the ground, the pilot attempted a go-around, but the maneuver was unsuccessful.

Pilot Report

The pilot reported that the airplane experienced no mechanical failures or malfunctions before the accident. The aircraft was functioning normally aside from the landing gear not being deployed.

Damage Assessment

The propellers struck the ground during the landing, causing damage to the propeller blades and likely other components. Specific damage items were not enumerated in the source.

Context

The Cessna T310R is a twin-engine aircraft. The incident occurred on a runway; further details about the airport or environmental conditions were not provided.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X12169. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.