Accident Overview
On 26 November 2022, a Cessna TR182, serial number R18201459, was involved in an accident at La Victoria de Chacabuco Aerodrome (SCVH) in the Comuna de Colina, Región Metropolitana, Chile. The aircraft was conducting a touch-and-go maneuver on runway 21 when it contacted the runway with the landing gear retracted.
Aircraft and Pilot Information
The aircraft, manufactured in 1980 by Cessna Aircraft Company, was powered by a Lycoming O-540-L3C5D engine and fitted with a McCauley B2D34C219 propeller. The pilot, a 71-year-old Chilean national, held a valid private pilot license with a single-engine land rating and a current medical certificate. The pilot had a total flight experience of 580:18 hours, with 14:00 hours on the accident aircraft type. The last annual/100-hour inspection was performed on 16 March 2022.
Event Sequence
The flight originated at Eulogio Sánchez Aerodrome (SCTB) with the intention of performing one touch-and-go at SCVH before returning. The pilot reported conducting pre-flight checks with no anomalies. During approach for runway 21, the pilot completed the before-landing checklist. As the aircraft neared the runway, the pilot sensed a lower-than-normal approach and heard a loud noise as the propeller and fuselage struck the runway. The aircraft slid along the runway before coming to a stop.
Damage
The pilot was uninjured. The aircraft sustained damage to the lower fuselage skins and frames, which were worn, and both propeller blades were worn and deformed. The engine was subject to inspection. No other damage was reported.
Probable Cause
The investigation determined the probable cause as a loss of situational awareness by the pilot, specifically failing to extend the landing gear during the touch-and-go maneuver.