ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 358327
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| Date: | Saturday 2 September 1995 |
| Time: | 13:05 LT |
| Type: |  Mooney M20C |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N7171U |
| MSN: | 2753 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1964 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4114 hours |
| Engine model: | LYCOMING O-360-A1D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Ironwood, MI -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (KIWD) |
| Paragould, AR (KPGR) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot stated that immediately after liftoff the passenger asked him if he wanted the map. The pilot told the passenger that he would need it, but not right now. The passenger then placed the map between the seats for the pilot's future use. The pilot reported that as he tried to retract and lock the landing gear with the gear handle, he noticed that the handle would not lock down into place because the map was in the way. The pilot stated he released the handle, threw the map in the back seat, and reached for the handle again. In the meantime, the landing gear had lowered, the airplane pitched down and impacted the runway. The pilot's recommendation as to how the accident could have been prevented was: 'By not taking my eyes off [the] runway.'
Probable Cause: the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to his diverted attention.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI95LA312
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Mar-2024 12:19 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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