N333GKCESSNA T210L2017-07-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA T210LS/N: 21061282

Summary

On July 07, 2017, a Cessna T210L (N333GK) was involved in an incident near Yuba City, CA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.

The pilot in the retractable landing gear airplane reported that he had made a normal approach, but he failed to extend the landing gear. The airplane touched down on the runway and skidded to a stop on the lower fuselage.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage.

Per the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot Aircraft Accident Report, the pilot noted that the accident could have been prevented if he had performed a, "double and triple check of my GUMPS checklist."

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA17CA423. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N333GK.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 7, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA423
Location
Yuba City, CA
Event ID
20170706X21006
Coordinates
39.123611, -121.605278
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 before landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
21061282
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
T210LC210
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
T210L

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DEVINE TROY
Address
841 MARINER WAY
City
YUBA CITY
State / Zip Code
CA 95991-6838
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot in the retractable landing gear airplane reported that he had made a normal approach, but he failed to extend the landing gear. The airplane touched down on the runway and skidded to a stop on the lower fuselage.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the lower fuselage.

Per the National Transportation Safety Board Pilot Aircraft Accident Report, the pilot noted that the accident could have been prevented if he had performed a, "double and triple check of my GUMPS checklist."

The pilot reported that there were 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# GAA17CA423