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June 12, 2003 · Mooney M20J · N1156N

Lincoln, CA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 12, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Lincoln, CA
Aircraft
Mooney M20J
Tail Number
N1156N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX03CA203

The pilot stated that he failed to lower the landing gear because he was distracted by other aircraft in the pattern. He did not notice the gear up warning horn or that the aircraft was handling differently. There were no preimpact mechanical problems noted with the airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.

Full Narrative

On June 12, 2003, about 1140 Pacific daylight time, a Mooney M20J, N1156N, made a gear up landing at Lincoln Regional Airport (LHM), Lincoln, California. The borrowed airplane was being operated under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 as a personal flight. The private pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured; the airplane sustained substantial damage. The local flight departed LHM about 1045. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan had not been filed. The primary wreckage was at 38 degrees 54 minutes north latitude and 121 degrees 21 minutes west longitude. The pilot reported in the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2) that he failed to lower the landing gear because he was distracted by other aircraft in the pattern. He did not notice the gear up warning horn or that the airplane was handling differently. The pilot stated there were no mechanical failures.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:40 PDT
Nearest AirportLincoln Regional Airport (0nm N)
Runway15
Runway Length6001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMooney M20J
Tail NumberN1156N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A3B6D · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 6 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 50
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time18:30
Weather SourceWFAC

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