MOONEY M20S
Mayfield, KY — July 28, 2009
Event Information
| Date | July 28, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA09CA439 |
| Event ID | 20090804X35053 |
| Location | Mayfield, KY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.76972, -88.58472 |
| Airport | Mayfield Graves County Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MOONEY |
| Model | M20S |
| 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 prematurely retracting the landing gear and flaps during the aborted landing.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, he aborted the landing on the 5,001-foot long by 100-foot wide runway after two bounces. He applied full power, retracted the landing gear and the flaps, and the airplane settled to the runway. The airplane subsequently departed the left side of the runway, struck runway lights, and substantially damaged the underside of the airframe. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical deficiencies with the airplane, and when asked how this accident could have been prevented, explained that first a positive rate of climb must be established before the gear and flaps are retracted.
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.