N669GJMOONEY M20C2021-10-17 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

MOONEY M20CS/N: 1946

Summary

On October 17, 2021, a Mooney M20C (N669GJ) was involved in an incident near Lynchburg, VA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The uncommanded landing gear retraction following a hard landing for reasons that could not be determined.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA22LA020. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N669GJ.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 17, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA22LA020
Location
Lynchburg, VA
Event ID
20211019104130
Coordinates
37.318374, -79.205609
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The uncommanded landing gear retraction following a hard landing for reasons that could not be determined.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
1946
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1961
Model / ICAO
M20CM20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
C/O BRIM BUILDERS
95 BRIM BLVD
Status
Deregistered
City
CHAMBERSBURG
State / Zip Code
PA 17201-7955
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# ERA22LA020