Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot reported that while on a straight in approach to land, he heard another pilot report that he was landing at the airport and would cut in front of him. The accident pilot discontinued the approach and performed a 360° turn. He then resumed the approach and continued to land but failed to extend the landing gear. The airplane sustained substantial damaged the left and right keel beams.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operations.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR23LA234 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Jun 10, 2023
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Olivehurst, California
- Nearest airport
- Yuba County Airport (KMYV)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Night
Cessna P210N
- N-number
- N4761A
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1983
- 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.