Aviation Accident Summary CEN09CA125

Albuquerque, NM, USA

Aircraft #1

N211LC

CESSNA T210L

Analysis

Shortly after takeoff and following the landing gear retraction, the pilot realized that he failed to remove the tow bar from the airplane's nose landing gear. After multiple failed attempts to extend the airplane's nose landing gear, the pilot elected to retract the main landing gear and perform a gear-up landing. The airplane's fuselage and right aileron sustained damage during the landing.

Factual Information

Shortly after takeoff and following the landing gear retraction, the pilot realized he failed to remove the tow-bar from the airplane's nose landing gear. After multiple failed attempts to extend the airplane's nose landing gear, the pilot elected to retract the main landing gear and perform a gear-up landing. The airplane's fuselage and right aileron sustained damage during the landing.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to remove the airplane's tow bar before takeoff.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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