February 8, 2011, Columbia, Mo., Cessna 210N

At about 1430 Central time, the airplane sustained minor damage on contact with the runway when the landing gear was retracted during the initial landing roll. The pilot added power during the landing roll, climbed to lower the landing gear, and subsequently landed with it extended.

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Key Takeaways:

  • An airplane sustained minor damage when its landing gear was retracted during the initial landing roll.
  • The pilot successfully recovered by adding power, climbing, extending the landing gear, and completing a subsequent safe landing.
  • The private pilot was uninjured, and the incident involved an aircraft operated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol under visual conditions.
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At about 1430 Central time, the airplane sustained minor damage on contact with the runway when the landing gear was retracted during the initial landing roll. The pilot added power during the landing roll, climbed to lower the landing gear, and subsequently landed with it extended. The private pilot was not injured. The airplane was registered to and operated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Visual conditions prevailed.

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