N9315VMOONEY M20E 1990-10-07 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

MOONEY M20E S/N: 700008

Summary

On October 07, 1990, a Mooney M20E (N9315V) was involved in an incident near Greensboro, NC. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE RUBBER/METAL COUPLING IN THE LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY, WHICH RESULTED IN THE INABILITY OF THE PILOT TO LOWER AND LOCK THE LANDING GEAR.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL91LA002. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9315V.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 7, 1990
NTSB Number
ATL91LA002
Location
GREENSBORO, NC
Event ID
20001212X24404
Coordinates
36.119667, -79.889968
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE RUBBER/METAL COUPLING IN THE LANDING GEAR ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY, WHICH RESULTED IN THE INABILITY OF THE PILOT TO LOWER AND LOCK THE LANDING GEAR.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
700008
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
M20E M20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
M20C

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GROFF JOSEPH J
Address
1927 HIDDEN RIDGE WAY
City
COLFAX
State / Zip Code
CA 95713-9680
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ATL91LA002