Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CEN09CA058

San Antonio, TX, USA

Aircraft #1

N1264X

Mooney M20E

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The pilot was returning to land at the non-towered airport after aborting a cross country flight because of deteriorating weather conditions. The pilot said he was focused on the proper glide path during the final approach and that he forgot to lower the landing gear. The airplane slid to a stop on the runway with the landing gear still retracted. There were no injuries to the solo pilot on board, but substantial structural damage to the belly of the fuselage.

Probable Cause and Findings

The failure of the pilot to lower the gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to complete the before landing checklist.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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