N9315V

Substantial
None

MOONEY M20E S/N: 700008

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