Mooney M20E
San Antonio, TX — November 11, 2008
Event Information
| Date | November 11, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN09CA058 |
| Event ID | 20081113X42310 |
| Location | San Antonio, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.50611, -98.79222 |
| Airport | San Geronimo Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Mooney |
| Model | M20E |
| 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 failure of the pilot to lower the gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to complete the before landing checklist.
Full Narrative
The pilot was returning to land at the non-towered airport after aborting a cross country flight because of deteriorating weather conditions. The pilot said he was focused on the proper glide path during the final approach and that he forgot to lower the landing gear. The airplane slid to a stop on the runway with the landing gear still retracted. There were no injuries to the solo pilot on board, but substantial structural damage to the belly of the fuselage.
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.