On April 10, 2006, a Cessna 182 RG (registration N2878W) was involved in an aviation accident near Fort Wayne, IN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot failed to lower the landing gear prior to landing. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A single-engine, high-wing retractable gear airplane sustained substantial damage during a gear-up landing on runway 23 after the pilot failed to lower the landing gear following practice instrument approaches.
Incident Summary
The airplane, a single-engine, high-wing retractable gear model, was substantially damaged when it impacted the runway during a gear-up landing. The pilot had completed four practice instrument approaches prior to the landing.
Pilot Report
After the final approach, the pilot was cleared to circle to land on runway 23. The pilot reported that he failed to lower the landing gear before landing. The airplane touched down approximately 300 feet from the threshold in a gear-up configuration. The pilot also reported that the landing gear warning horn did not sound before touchdown.
Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage from the gear-up landing. No other details about the extent of damage are available in the source.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 10 Apr 2006 Cessna 182 RG accident near Fort Wayne, IN?
A single-engine, high-wing retractable gear airplane sustained substantial damage during a gear-up landing on runway 23 after the pilot failed to lower the landing gear following practice instrument approaches.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 10 Apr 2006 involved a Cessna 182 RG, registration N2878W, at Fort Wayne, IN.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot failed to lower the landing gear prior to landing.
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