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January 26, 1986 · Mooney M20-K · N1156C
Madison, WI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 26, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Madison, WI
Aircraft
Mooney M20-K
Tail Number
N1156C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI86LA078
A GEAR UP LANDING WAS PERFORMED BY THE PILOT. HE STATED THAT HE WAS DISTRACTED BY AN AIRLINER AHEAD OF HIM IN THE PATTERN AND DID NOT CONSULT HIS BEFORE LANDING CHECKLIST. HE ALSO STATED THAT HE HAD NOT FLOWN MUCH IN THE LAST THREE MONTHS.
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A GEAR UP LANDING WAS PERFORMED BY THE PILOT. HE STATED THAT HE WAS DISTRACTED BY AN AIRLINER AHEAD OF HIM IN THE PATTERN AND DID NOT CONSULT HIS BEFORE LANDING CHECKLIST. HE ALSO STATED THAT HE HAD NOT FLOWN MUCH IN THE LAST THREE MONTHS.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 CST
Nearest AirportDane County Regional Arpt (0nm N)
Runway22
Runway Length4699 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M20-K
Tail NumberN1156C
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-360-GB4 · Reciprocating · 210
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 7000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point3 C / 3 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO