MOONEY AIRPLANE CO INC M20TN
Yakima, WA — June 28, 2014
Event Information
| Date | June 28, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR14CA287 |
| Event ID | 20140709X40744 |
| Location | Yakima, WA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 46.59080, -120.53069 |
| Airport | Yakima |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MOONEY AIRPLANE CO INC |
| Model | M20TN |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to configure the landing gear for landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the sixth and final landing of the day, he was aware of another airplane in the landing pattern that disrupted his routine. He did a mental checklist, and thought that the landing gear was down; however, it was not. The airplane subsequently landed with the landing gear retracted, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.