Mooney M20J, N12ZX, 8 September 2012

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: General aviation - fixed wing
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 8 September 2012
• Aircraft type: Mooney M20J
• Location: Oxford Airport, Kidlington
• Registration: N12ZX

Mooney M20J, N12ZX

Summary:

The aircraft’s landing gear failed to retract fully on takeoff but remained in an unlocked position. The aircraft subsequently landed on Runway 19 at Oxford (Kidlington) Airport. The gear collapsed, as anticipated by the pilot, and the aircraft came to a stop upright, with no injuries to the pilot and minor damage to the aircraft and runway.

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Mooney M20J N12ZX 02-13.pdf (280.60 kb)

Published 10 December 2014