Mooney M20-E, VH-FUN, Evans Head NSW, 10 June 1989

198903782

Summary

The pilot reported that he had moved the landing gear to the down position and obtained the green light indicating that the gear was down and locked. During the landing roll, with a crosswind from the left, the right main gear leg collapsed. The landing gear operating system had been stiff during circuits in the previous week. Maintenance inspection determined that the overcentre link on the right gear mechanism was binding. During extension of the gear the push rod apparently bent and the gear struts did not go over centre. The pilot was not aware of this as there is only one light to indicate gear down and this did not indicate the exact position of the gear legs. This accident was not the subject of an on-site investigation.

Occurrence summary

Investigation number 198903782
Occurrence date 10/06/1989
Location Evans Head
Report release date 10/08/1989
Report status Final
Investigation type Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status Completed
Mode of transport Aviation
Occurrence class Accident
Highest injury level None

Aircraft details

Manufacturer Mooney Aircraft Corp
Model M20
Registration VH-FUN
Serial number 603
Operation type Private
Departure point Caloundra QLD
Destination Evans Head NSW
Damage Substantial