N651RKMOONEY M202024-09-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

MOONEY M20S/N: 680125

Summary

On September 06, 2024, a Mooney M20 (N651RK) was involved in an incident near Oxford, CT. 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 seizure of the right main landing gear extension rod bearing and subsequent buckling of the rod, resulting in a landing gear collapse.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA377. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N651RK.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 6, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA377
Location
Oxford, CT
Event ID
20240911195099
Coordinates
41.478281, -73.135182
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The seizure of the right main landing gear extension rod bearing and subsequent buckling of the rod, resulting in a landing gear collapse.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
680125
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
M20M20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
M20F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
CHRISTENSEN NATHAN
Address
5210 HIGHWAY 29 N
City
NEWNAN
State / Zip Code
GA 30265-1409
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# ERA24LA377