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August 16, 1985 · Mooney M20F · N7122V
Ft. Myers, FL
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 16, 1985
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Ft. Myers, FL
Aircraft
Mooney M20F
Tail Number
N7122V
Operator
Ian K Steuart
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA85LA236
THE ACFT SETTLED TO THE RWY DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL AFTER THE LANDING GEAR RETRACTED. THE PLT STATED THAT THE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. A POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION OF THE LANDING GEAR AND RELATED COMPONENTS REVEALED NO DEFECTS OR MALFUNCTION THAT WOULD HAVE PRECLUDED NORMAL OPERATION.
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THE ACFT SETTLED TO THE RWY DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL AFTER THE LANDING GEAR RETRACTED. THE PLT STATED THAT THE LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED FOR AN UNKNOWN REASON. A POST ACCIDENT INSPECTION OF THE LANDING GEAR AND RELATED COMPONENTS REVEALED NO DEFECTS OR MALFUNCTION THAT WOULD HAVE PRECLUDED NORMAL OPERATION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:48 EDT
Nearest AirportPage Field (0nm N)
Runway23
Runway Length6461 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M20F
Tail NumberN7122V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorIan K Steuart
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 51 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind130° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:49
Weather SourceWFAC