What happened
On May 20, 2012, a Cessna T210L, registration N732BE, was attempting to land on a short gravel runway in Whittier, Alaska. During the approach, the pilot focused on the landing task and failed to extend the retractable landing gear. The aircraft subsequently completed a gear-up landing, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. There were no injuries reported in the accident.
The investigation
Investigators found that the pilot did not consult the prelanding checklist prior to the landing. The investigation also confirmed that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures present that would have prevented the normal operation of the landing gear.