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October 2, 2020 · NTSB CEN21LA009 · MOONEY M20F (N7798M)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

Failure of the landing gear motor that prevented the gear from extending fully to the down and locked position, which resulted in a gear collapse on landing and a subsequent loss of directional control.

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NTSB Findings

  • Aircraft-Aircraft systems-Landing gear system-Gear extension and retract sys-Failure

Details

NTSB ReportCEN21LA009
AircraftMOONEY M20F
RegistrationN7798M
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location39.5800, -104.8500
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