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January 13, 2012 · Mooney Aircraft M20K · N262RW
Willmar, MN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 13, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Willmar, MN
Aircraft
Mooney Aircraft M20K
Tail Number
N262RW
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA136
The student pilot extended the downwind leg of the traffic pattern on his third solo landing to provide spacing for another airplane. He said that he forgot to lower the landing gear and inadvertently landed with the gear up. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the bottom cabin structure of the fuselage. The student pilot reported that the landing gear warning activated; however, he thought it was the stall warning. The student pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-(general)-Not used/operated - C
Full Narrative
The student pilot was performing his third solo landing. He extended the downwind leg of the traffic pattern to provide spacing for another airplane. The student pilot stated that he forgot to extend the landing gear and inadvertently landed gear up. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the bottom cabin structure of the fuselage. The student pilot reported that the landing gear warning activated; however, he thought it was the stall warning. The student pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CST
Nearest AirportWillmar Municipal Airport-John (0nm)
Runway31
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney Aircraft M20K
Tail NumberN262RW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
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 43 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNr
Wind270° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point10 C / 1 C
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time20:55
Weather SourceWFAC