Ooops!!

[old cfi]

It's one thing to put a plane down on the interstate when the engine quits. But its quite embarrassing when you did it because you forgot to switch tanks. And if that isn't enough, why not forget to extend the gear while you
are focused on the landing. This guy needs some help!

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/small-plane-lands-idaho-interstate-rush-hour-34440431

 

[AggieMike88]

"The number on the craft identifies it as a single-engine Cessna T210K"

Being a high wing cessna, does the 210 have a "both" setting like the Skylane?

 

[frfly172]

The freight dog was probably tired from a long night. Must be one embarrassed pilot.

 

[Stingray Don]

"The number on the craft identifies it as a single-engine Cessna T210K"

Being a high wing cessna, does the 210 have a "both" setting like my Skylane?

I believe only the later 210s had the "both" option.

 

[Captain]

What caught my eye was the ABC article on the Malaysia Airlines being shot down by the Russians last year. Right below the OP article...

 

[TK211X]

I don't know anything about the 210 but figured that maybe the was a good reason he couldn't have put the gear down?

 

[ejensen]

Sure would stop faster that way. Pretty good spin around one wing tip if it didn't go over.

 

[denverpilot]

"The number on the craft identifies it as a single-engine Cessna T210K"



Being a high wing cessna, does the 210 have a "both" setting like the Skylane?

I believe only the later 210s had the "both" option.

Hmm. Think that may be right. Don't remember which letter model got the "both" selector position now.

It looked newer than a K model in the photos. That'll be my excuse anyway.