No fatalities

CESSNA 510 accident at Havasu, AZ, 1 Dec 2021

Havasu, AZ, United States

On December 1, 2021, a CESSNA 510 operated by BAKER BYRON R was involved in an aviation accident near Havasu, AZ. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use a pre-landing checklist. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use a pre-landing checklist.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotNot used/operated

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Dec 2021 CESSNA 510 accident near Havasu, AZ?

The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use a pre-landing checklist.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Dec 2021 CESSNA 510 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Dec 2021 involved a CESSNA 510, operated by BAKER BYRON R, at Havasu, AZ.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to use a pre-landing checklist.