N4939V

Substantial
None

CESSNA 172RGS/N: 172RG0420

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, October 11, 2012
NTSB Number
ERA13CA028
Location
Mobile, AL
Event ID
20121018X35830
Coordinates
30.637500, -88.073608
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 perform the before landing checklist and extend the landing gear before touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the designated pilot examiner’s inadequate remedial action.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
172RG0420
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
172RGC72R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
172RG

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FLORIDA KEYS FLIGHT ACADEMY LLC
Address
9850 OVERSEAS HWY
City
MARATHON
State / Zip Code
FL 33050-3310
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the pilot, the purpose of the flight was to complete a commercial single-engine land checkride with a designated pilot examiner. During the straight in landing approach, the pilot selected full flaps and reduced the engine power to idle in order to descend, but did not use the before landing checklist and did not extend the landing gear. Over the runway threshold, the pilot verified the throttle was at idle and began to flare the airplane. Prior to landing, the designated pilot examiner did not verify that the landing gear was extended. Subsequently, the airplane landed on the runway without the landing gear extended which resulted in substantial damage to the airframe. Both pilots reported that they did not hear the landing gear warning horn prior to landing without the landing gear extended. According to a mechanic, during the recovery of the airplane, when the battery switch was turned on, the landing gear warning horn sounded. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. In addition, pilot noted that the before landing checklist was not completed and the accident could have been prevented if it had been completed.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA13CA028