CESSNA 210N — Other Documents

This document is an investigation report by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) concerning a serious incident involving a Cessna 210N aircraft, registered VH-UPN. The incident occurred on October 10, 2016, when the aircraft landed with its landing gear retracted at Broome Airport, Western Australia. The report details the sequence of events leading to the incident, pilot comments, operator reports, and safety analysis. It aims to identify safety issues and promote awareness to prevent similar occurrences in the future. The report emphasizes the importance of checklist adherence and situational awareness for pilots operating aircraft with retractable landing gear.

• The Cessna 210N landed with the landing gear retracted on October 10, 2016.
• The pilot did not hear the landing gear warning horn due to a noise-cancelling headset.
• The pre-landing checklist was not fully completed, contributing to the incident.
• The operator has updated procedures to include specific distances for pre-landing checks.
• No injuries occurred, but the aircraft sustained minor damage.