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March 20, 1987 · Mooney M20 · N5251B
Frankfort, KY
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 20, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Frankfort, KY
Aircraft
Mooney M20
Tail Number
N5251B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ATL87LA092
DURING THE FINAL PHASE OF THE APPROACH PROCEDURE, THE PILOT FAILED TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR. THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN, SKIDDED ALONG THE RUNWAY SURFACE UNTIL IT FINALLY CAME TO REST. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE FUEL STRAINER FAILED AND A FIRE STARTED AND BURNED THE FUSELAGE CENTER SECTION.
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DURING THE FINAL PHASE OF THE APPROACH PROCEDURE, THE PILOT FAILED TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR. THE AIRCRAFT TOUCHED DOWN, SKIDDED ALONG THE RUNWAY SURFACE UNTIL IT FINALLY CAME TO REST. THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE FUEL STRAINER FAILED AND A FIRE STARTED AND BURNED THE FUSELAGE CENTER SECTION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:35 EST
Nearest AirportFrankfort (0nm N)
Runway6
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionGrd
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M20
Tail NumberN5251B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A1A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 72 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility25 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 0 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time10:30
Weather SourcePILO