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July 29, 2017 · Mooney M20C NO Series · N2596W
Clearwater, FL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 29, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Clearwater, FL
Aircraft
Mooney M20C NO Series (1965)
Tail Number
N2596W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA481
The pilot reported that he extended the landing gear while in the traffic pattern. He added that he became distracted by a helicopter that was transitioning to the airport, and while on base to final approach, he mistakenly raised the landing gear. The airplane subsequently touched down with the landing gear retracted. The fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s distraction before landing by a helicopter that was transitioning to the airport and his subsequent failure to extend the landing gear before touchdown.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he extended the landing gear while in the traffic pattern. He added that he became distracted by a helicopter that was transitioning the airport, and while on base to final approach, he mistakenly raised the landing gear. The airplane subsequently touched down with the landing gear retracted. The fuselage sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 EDT
Nearest AirportClearwater Air Park (0nm SSE)
Runway34
Runway Length4108 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M20C NO Series
Tail NumberN2596W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O&VO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 0
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 12 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC