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February 15, 1984 · Mooney MK20B · N74515
Pocahontas, AR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 15, 1984
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Pocahontas, AR
Aircraft
Mooney MK20B
Tail Number
N74515
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC84LA082
THE ACFT LANDING GEAR RETRACTED DURING LANDING. THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE MANUALLY ACTIVATED GEAR HANDLE POPPED OUT OF THE GEAR DOWN POSITION DURING THE LANDING ROLL. THE PLT INDICATED THAT HE THOUGHT THE GEAR HANDLE WAS POSITIVELY IN THE DOWN LOCK POSITION.
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THE ACFT LANDING GEAR RETRACTED DURING LANDING. THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE MANUALLY ACTIVATED GEAR HANDLE POPPED OUT OF THE GEAR DOWN POSITION DURING THE LANDING ROLL. THE PLT INDICATED THAT HE THOUGHT THE GEAR HANDLE WAS POSITIVELY IN THE DOWN LOCK POSITION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 CST
Nearest AirportPocahontas (0nm N)
Runway35
Runway Length3000 ft
Runway Width2 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney MK20B
Tail NumberN74515
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 28 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 10 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point16 C / 39 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time23:56
Weather SourceWFAC