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May 3, 2020 · Mooney M20K No Series · N231DW
Athens, GA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 3, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Athens, GA
Aircraft
Mooney M20K No Series (1979)
Tail Number
N231DW
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA20CA171
According to the pilot, while on approach, he lowered the airplane's landing gear and confirmed that the landing gear was down and locked by observing the panel and floor indicators in the cockpit; however, during the subsequent landing roll, the left main landing gear collapsed. The airplane veered off the left side of the runway into a ditch. Examination of the airplane revealed that the left wingtip spar was buckled, and the torque tubing associated with the left main landing gear was bent and broken. Review of the logbook records did not reveal any recent maintenance on the landing gear system. Due to the damage of the landing gear assembly, a landing gear retraction test or rigging check could not be performed.
NTSB Probable Cause
The collapse of the left main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, while on approach, he lowered the airplane's landing gear and confirmed that the landing gear was down and locked by observing the panel and floor indicators in the cockpit; however, during the subsequent landing roll, the left main landing gear collapsed. The airplane veered off the left side of the runway into a ditch. Examination of the airplane revealed that the left wingtip spar was buckled, and the torque tubing associated with the left main landing gear was bent and broken. Review of the logbook records did not reveal any recent maintenance on the landing gear system. Due to the damage of the landing gear assembly, a landing gear retraction test or rigging check could not be performed.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:50 EDT
Nearest AirportAthens/Ben Epps (0nm ESE)
Runway27
Runway Length6122 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M20K No Series
Tail NumberN231DW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 210
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.86 inHg
Observation Time14:51
Weather SourceWFAC