MOONEY M20C
Clearwater, FL — July 29, 2017
Event Information
| Date | July 29, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA481 |
| Event ID | 20170731X61358 |
| Location | Clearwater, FL |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 27.97361, -82.75723 |
| Airport | CLEARWATER AIR PARK |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MOONEY |
| Model | M20C |
| 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 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.
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.