No fatalities

CESSNA 210N accident at Somerville, NJ, 2 Aug 2021

Somerville, NJ, United States

On August 2, 2021, a CESSNA 210N operated by HAPPY SKY LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Somerville, NJ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a gear up landing and substantial damage to the fuselage. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a gear up landing and substantial damage to the fuselage.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2 Aug 2021 CESSNA 210N accident near Somerville, NJ?

The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a gear up landing and substantial damage to the fuselage.

Were there any fatalities in the 2 Aug 2021 CESSNA 210N accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2 Aug 2021 involved a CESSNA 210N, operated by HAPPY SKY LLC, at Somerville, NJ.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a gear up landing and substantial damage to the fuselage.