Accident Details
Date
Thursday, September 17, 2020
NTSB Number
CEN20CA411
Location
Marksville, LA
Event ID
20200921X15712
Coordinates
31.094722, -92.069168
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, during which he failed to ensure the landing gear handle in the “down” position which resulted in the landing gear retracting during takeoff, a loss of directional control, and a runway excursion.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N6208T
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
R18201936
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
VALIAIR LC TRUSTEE
Address
OGDEN AIRPORT GATEWAY CENTER
4248 S 1650 W BLDG 1 STE 10
Status
Deregistered
City
OGDEN
State / Zip Code
UT 84405
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN20CA411