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January 24, 2003 · Mooney M20D · N6639U

Casa Grande, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 24, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Casa Grande, AZ
Aircraft
Mooney M20D
Tail Number
N6639U
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX03LA085

Following a normal touchdown and during the rollout, the airplane's main landing gear collapsed. Thereafter, as the airplane slid to a stop it veered off the runway and collided with a runway light. The pilot reported that during his approach for landing, he had verified that the landing gear was extended. He had confirmed its extension by observing the green gear down lights illuminate. The pilot had previously performed maintenance to the landing gear system. The airplane had been operated for 4.77 hours since receiving its last annual inspection. According to the pilot, the gear collapsed due to an adjustment problem, which prevented the over-center linkage from completely locking. The FAA indicated that the pilot, who holds an airframe and powerplant mechanic certificate, had performed the landing gear related maintenance.

NTSB Probable Cause

Collapse of the landing gear during landing rollout, resulting from the pilot/mechanic's incorrect landing gear locking mechanism (linkage) adjustment.

Full Narrative

On January 24, 2003, about 1145 mountain standard time, a Mooney M20D, N6639U, experienced the collapse of its main landing gear during landing rollout on runway 05 at the Casa Grande Municipal Airport, Casa Grande, Arizona. The airplane was substantially damaged. Neither the private pilot, who operated the airplane, nor the passenger was injured. The airplane was being operated on a personal flight under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. No flight plan had been filed for the local area flight that originated from Casa Grande about 1045. The pilot reported that during his approach for landing, he had checked three times to confirm that the landing gear was extended and the green landing gear down lights were illuminated. Everything appeared satisfactory, and he made a normal landing. As the airplane decelerated on the runway, the main landing gear collapsed. Thereafter, as the airplane veered off the runway it collided with a runway light. On February 7, 2003, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) coordinator reported that the airplane examination revealed substantial damage had resulted during the gear collapse/impact event. The pilot reported that he owns the accident airplane. The airplane had been operated for 4.77 hours since receiving its last annual inspection. The pilot holds an FAA airframe and powerplant mechanic certificate, and he indicated that the airplane had previously undergone maintenance to its landing gear. According to the pilot, during the mishap the landing gear collapsed due to an adjustment problem, which prevented the over-center linkage from completely locking. The FAA indicated that the pilot/mechanic had performed the landing gear related maintenance.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 MST
Nearest AirportCasa Grande Municipal (0nm)
Runway05
Runway Length5200 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMooney M20D
Tail NumberN6639U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 36 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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