Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to follow proper procedures to confirm that the main landing gear was down and locked before landing.
NTSB analysis
During the airplane’s approach to land, the pilot extended the landing gear. However, the pilot did not confirm that the landing gear position indicator light was illuminated, and he did not visually check to ensure that the landing gear was down and locked. The main landing gear collapsed shortly after the airplane touched down. Postincident examination of the airplane revealed that the landing gear pump circuit breaker had tripped. When the circuit breaker was reset, the landing gear was successfully cycled. According to the airplane flight manual, pilots can ensure that the landing gear is fully extended by checking that the green landing gear position indicator light is illuminated and visually checking the landing gear position.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR13IA026 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Oct 27, 2012
- Type
- Incident
- Place
- Oakland, California
- Nearest airport
- Metropolitan Oakland Int'L (OAK)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna P210N
- N-number
- N43CE
- Category
- Airplane
- Damage
- Minor
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.