Probable cause
The pilot's failure to extend the airplane’s retractable landing gear before landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot was conducting a straight in approach to the runway in turbulent, gusty wind conditions. During the approach, he did not verify that he had extended the airplane’s retractable landing gear. As the flared the airplane during the landing, he heard the landing gear warning horn, but it was too late to go-around. He subsequently landed the airplane with the landing gear retracted. The airplane's lower fuselage was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR20CA184 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 16, 2020
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Maricopa, Arizona
- Nearest airport
- Ak-Chin Regional Airport (A39)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Cessna P210
- N-number
- N117KP
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1978
- Damage
- Substantial
- 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.