N777CV

Substantial
None

MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORP. M20KS/N: 25-0149

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 11, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA11CA238
Location
Augusta, GA
Event ID
20110412X05017
Coordinates
33.369998, -81.964447
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s reported fatigue.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N777CV
Make
MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORP.
Serial Number
25-0149
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
M20KM20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WILSON THOMAS S MD
Address
149 YEAGER RD
Status
Deregistered
City
MOORESVILLE
State / Zip Code
NC 28117-9405
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot stated that he departed on a visual flight rules cross-country flight. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at his destination airport where the pilot requested and received an instrument flight rules clearance for an instrument approach. The pilot conducted two missed approaches but fog precluded him from making visual contact with the runway before diverting to another airport. The pilot conducted an instrument approach at the alternate airport, and just prior to landing, realized that he had failed to extend the landing gear. The airplane subsequently landed gear-up, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot stated that fatigue, weather conditions, and the distraction of the diversion contributed to the error.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA11CA238