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June 29, 2006 · Mooney M20M · N2142G

Searchlight, NV

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 29, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Searchlight, NV
Aircraft
Mooney M20M
Tail Number
N2142G
Operator
William C Blaurock
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX06CA224

The left main landing gear collapsed during landing after impacting rocks, and the airplane veered off the runway and collided with a berm. The pilot made a routine landing onto a paved uncontrolled airstrip. As the airplane touched down in the center of the runway, the pilot heard a heavy "thud" indicating something had struck the airplane. During the landing rollout, the airplane became uncontrollable and turned 90 degrees to the left and impacted a 2-foot-high dirt embankment. After exiting the airplane the pilot inspected the left main landing gear and found the tire blown and the gear collapsed. In addition, he found 2- to 3-inch holes on the leading edge of the elevator on the right side. After close inspection of the touchdown area, the pilot discovered several large rocks scattered across the runway surface. The pilot stated that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's encounter with rocks and debris on the runway during landing.

Full Narrative

On June 29, 2006, about 0830 Pacific daylight time, a Mooney M20M, N2142G, had a gear collapse during landing and veered off the runway at Searchlight Airport, Searchlight, Nevada. The pilot/owner was operating the airplane under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91. The private pilot and the commercial pilot were not injured; the airplane sustained substantial damage. The cross-country personal flight departed North Las Vegas Airport, Las Vegas, Nevada, about 0750, with a planned destination of Searchlight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan had been filed. The pilot submitted a written report. He made a routine landing into a paved uncontrolled airstrip. As the airplane touched down in the center of the runway, he heard a heavy "thud" indicating something had struck it. During the landing rollout, the airplane became uncontrollable and turned 90 degrees to the left and impacted a 2-foot-high dirt embankment. After exiting the airplane, the pilot found the left main landing gear tire blown and the gear collapsed. In addition, he found 2- to 3-inch holes on the leading edge of the elevator on the right side. After close inspection of the touchdown area, the pilot discovered several large rocks scattered across the runway surface. The pilot stated that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions during the flight.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 PDT
Nearest AirportSearchlight Airport (0nm)
Runway34
Runway Length5040 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMooney M20M
Tail NumberN2142G
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWilliam C Blaurock
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTextron Lycoming · TIO-540-AFIB · Reciprocating · 270
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 67 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time15:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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