He Heard Another Pilot Report That He Was Landing At The Airport And Would Cut In Front Of Him

Location: Olivehurst, California Accident Number: WPR23LA234
Date & Time: June 9, 2023, 20:55 Local Registration: N4761A
Aircraft: Cessna P210N Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Landing gear not configured Injuries: 1 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal

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.

Probable Cause and Findings: The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be -- The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. 

FMI: www.ntsb.gov