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April 11, 2011 · Mooney Aircraft M20K · N777CV

Augusta, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 11, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Augusta, GA
Aircraft
Mooney Aircraft M20K
Tail Number
N777CV
Operator
Wilson Thomas S Md
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA238

The pilot stated that he departed on a visual flight rules cross-country flight at approximately 0300 local time. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at his destination airport where the pilot requested and received an instrument flight rules clearance for an instrument approach. The pilot conducted two missed approaches but fog precluded him from making visual contact with the runway before diverting to another airport. The pilot conducted an instrument approach at the alternate airport and, just prior to landing at approximately 0700 local time, realized that he had failed to extend the landing gear. The airplane subsequently landed gear-up, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot stated that fatigue, weather conditions, and the distraction of the diversion contributed to the error.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s reported fatigue.

Full Narrative

The pilot stated that he departed on a visual flight rules cross-country flight. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at his destination airport where the pilot requested and received an instrument flight rules clearance for an instrument approach. The pilot conducted two missed approaches but fog precluded him from making visual contact with the runway before diverting to another airport. The pilot conducted an instrument approach at the alternate airport, and just prior to landing, realized that he had failed to extend the landing gear. The airplane subsequently landed gear-up, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot stated that fatigue, weather conditions, and the distraction of the diversion contributed to the error.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:13 EDT
Nearest AirportAugusta Regional (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length8001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVfif
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMooney Aircraft M20K
Tail NumberN777CV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWilson Thomas S Md
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · TSIO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 225
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 57 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
WindCalm
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 39 C
Altimeter30.34 inHg
Observation Time10:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data