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March 22, 1983 · Mooney M20F · N3386X
Springfield, MO
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 22, 1983
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Springfield, MO
Aircraft
Mooney M20F
Tail Number
N3386X
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MKC83LA080
THE AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED DAMAGE WHEN THE LEFT MAIN AND NOSE GEARS COLLAPSED WHILE THE PILOT WAS TAXIING IN FROM LANDING. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED ON RUNWAY 31 AND HAD BEGUN A RIGHT TURN ONTO A TAXIWAY WHEN THE NOSE GEAR AND THEN THE LEFT MAIN GEAR RETRACTED. THE LANDING GEAR HANDLE WAS FOUND IN THE GEAR RETRACTED POSITION. THE PILOT SAID THE LANDING GEAR INDICATED DOWN AND LOCKED PRIOR TO LANDING BUT THE GEAR HANDLE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN LATCHED IN THE DOWN POSITION. THE PILOT ALSO SAID HE DID NOT HEAR THE LANDING GEAR UNSAFE WARNING HORN DURING THE ACCIDENT SEQUENCE. AN FAA INSPECTOR SAID THE WARNING HORN WAS OUT OF ADJUSTMENT AND DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE EXAMINATION OF THE LANDING GEAR LATCH MECHANISM DID NOT REVEAL ANY DEFICIENCIES.
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THE AIRCRAFT SUSTAINED DAMAGE WHEN THE LEFT MAIN AND NOSE GEARS COLLAPSED WHILE THE PILOT WAS TAXIING IN FROM LANDING. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED ON RUNWAY 31 AND HAD BEGUN A RIGHT TURN ONTO A TAXIWAY WHEN THE NOSE GEAR AND THEN THE LEFT MAIN GEAR RETRACTED. THE LANDING GEAR HANDLE WAS FOUND IN THE GEAR RETRACTED POSITION. THE PILOT SAID THE LANDING GEAR INDICATED DOWN AND LOCKED PRIOR TO LANDING BUT THE GEAR HANDLE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN LATCHED IN THE DOWN POSITION. THE PILOT ALSO SAID HE DID NOT HEAR THE LANDING GEAR UNSAFE WARNING HORN DURING THE ACCIDENT SEQUENCE. AN FAA INSPECTOR SAID THE WARNING HORN WAS OUT OF ADJUSTMENT AND DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE EXAMINATION OF THE LANDING GEAR LATCH MECHANISM DID NOT REVEAL ANY DEFICIENCIES.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:20 CST
Nearest AirportSpringfield (0nm N)
Runway31
Runway Length5598 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M20F
Tail NumberN3386X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 6 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 19 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:21
Weather SourceWFAC