No fatalities

Pilot Forgets to Lower Landing Gear During Second Landing Attempt

Granby, CO, United States

On April 6, 2017, a CESSNA P210 N operated by ADAPTIVE RESOURCES INC was involved in an aviation accident near Granby, CO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot forgot to extend the landing gear before landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During a go-around and subsequent landing, a pilot forgot to extend the landing gear, resulting in a propeller strike and substantial damage to the fuselage.

Incident Overview

According to the pilot's report, during the first approach to land, a go-around was performed due to excess speed on final approach. The pilot retracted the landing gear and flaps and remained in the traffic pattern.

Second Landing Attempt

On the second landing attempt, the pilot extended the flaps and reduced power for a normal landing. However, during the landing flare, the propeller struck the runway, and the airplane skidded to a stop.

Post-Incident Report

The pilot stated that he "simply forgot to check if the [landing] gear was down on the second landing attempt." The pilot also reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Damage

The fuselage sustained substantial damage.

Probable cause

The pilot forgot to extend the landing gear before landing.

Contributing factors

PilotNot used/operated

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Apr 2017 CESSNA P210 N accident near Granby, CO?

During a go-around and subsequent landing, a pilot forgot to extend the landing gear, resulting in a propeller strike and substantial damage to the fuselage.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Apr 2017 CESSNA P210 N accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Apr 2017 involved a CESSNA P210 N, operated by ADAPTIVE RESOURCES INC, at Granby, CO.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot forgot to extend the landing gear before landing.