N9281R

Substantial
None

CESSNA TR182S/N: R18200678

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA561
Location
Bloomington, IN
Event ID
20110811X15509
Coordinates
39.146110, -86.616668
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
R18200678
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
TR182C82T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
TR182

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BMG AVIATION LEASING LLC
Address
952 S KIRBY RD
City
BLOOMINGTON
State / Zip Code
IN 47403-9392
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that he was practicing takeoffs and landings in the traffic pattern when the accident occurred. He noted that he did not follow his normal routine, which was to lower the landing gear prior to the wing flaps while on downwind leg; instead he lowered the flaps. At that time, he noticed that the airspeed was low. The pilot stated that he subsequently became fixated on maintaining airspeed and did not notice that the landing gear was not extended. Additionally, he did not complete a before landing checklist. The pilot noted that there were no failures or malfunctions associated with the airplane prior to the accident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage during the gear-up landing.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA561