N2878W

Substantial
None

Cessna 182 RGS/N: R18201329

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 10, 2006
NTSB Number
CHI06CA108
Location
Fort Wayne, IN
Event ID
20060421X00471
Coordinates
40.978332, -85.194999
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot failed to lower the landing gear prior to landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N2878W
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
R18201329
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
182 RGC182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
GLOBE AERO LIMITED INC
Address
PO BOX 5775
Status
Deregistered
City
LAKELAND
State / Zip Code
FL 33801
Country
United States

Analysis

The single-engine, high-wing retractable gear airplane sustained substantial damage when the airplane impacted the runway after a gear-up landing. The pilot reported that he had performed four practice instrument approaches. After the final approach, the pilot was cleared to circle to land on runway 23. The pilot reported that he failed to lower the landing gear prior to landing, and the airplane touched down about 300 feet from the threshold in a gear-up configuration. The pilot reported that the landing gear warning horn did not sound prior to touchdown.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI06CA108