N7592V

Substantial
None

CESSNA 177RGS/N: 177RG0883

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, December 1, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR14CA092
Location
Richland, WA
Event ID
20140109X02143
Coordinates
46.306388, -119.304168
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's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention and not using a checklist.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
177RG0883
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
177RGC77R
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
177RG

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MISENER RICHARD H
Address
1955 S OTT RD
City
HERMISTON
State / Zip Code
OR 97838-6706
Country
United States

Analysis

The student pilot reported that following an uneventful flight, as he entered the airport traffic pattern on the downwind leg, was notified by another pilot that there was an airplane operating within the traffic pattern with no radio. The student pilot established visual contact with one airplane, however, did not establish visual contact with the airplane operating without a radio until reaching the mid-field point on downwind. The student pilot stated that throughout the approach to landing, he maintained visual contact with the airplane until it would not be a factor. The student pilot subsequently landed the airplane with the landing gear in the retracted position, which resulted in structural damage to the fuselage. The student pilot stated that his attention was diverted between maintaining airspeed and a stable approach to the runway, while maintaining visual contact with the airplane that was not in radio contact. He added that he failed to do his before landing checklist as he normally does at the mid-field point on downwind and each turn in the traffic pattern. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR14CA092