# NTSB SEA86LA212: Mooney M-20-J, N201PJ, Aurora, OR, August 18, 1986

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: August 18, 1986, 16:20 local (23:20 UTC)
- Place: Aurora, OR
- Coordinates: 45.229381, -122.799568 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=45.2294&lon=-122.7996&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Enroute](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/400) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: Minor injuries
- Injuries: 4 minor
- Status: Completed
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 40478
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA86LA212
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/40478/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA212

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction, cruise
  - electrical system - smoke
  - reason for occurrence undetermined (cause)
- Complete gear collapsed, landing - roll
  - gear down and locked - not identified, pilot in command (cause)

## Analysis

AT ABOUT 9,000 FEET MSL THE PILOT SMELLED SMOKE AND ELECTRICAL FUMES. HE THEN TURNED OFF THE MASTER SWITCH AND RETURNED TO LAND. HE MANUALLY LOWERED THE LANDING GEAR BUT IT FOLDED UPON LANDING ROLL. INVESTIGATION REVEALED NO MECHANICAL REASON FOR THE GEAR TO FOLD NOR FOR THE SMELL IN THE COCKPIT. THE PILOT FAILED TO ENSURE THAT THE GEAR WAS FULLY EXTENDED AND LOCKED.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N201PJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N201PJ), registered now, S/N 24-0180, built 1977 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: MOONEY M-20-J
- Registry model: [Mooney M20J](https://openairdocs.org/model/mooney-m20j) (registry code 5870219) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Lycoming I0360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-series) (registry code 41515, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 24-0180
- Engines: LYCOMING I-O-360-A1B6D 200 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Destroyed
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Registered owner: Patrick J. Murphy
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Departed: 3S2, AURORA, OR
- Destination: EKA, EUREKA, CA
- Airport: 3S2, Aurora State, runway 17, 4,100 × 100 ft, asphalt

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 48; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 1,000 total, 30 in the last 90 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 170° at 10 knots
- Visibility: 30 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 81 °F

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19860818082229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860818082229A), Aug 18, 1986: Mooney M20J, Aurora, OR, Substantial damage. The gear collapsed on landing. Pilot reported electrical fumes and shut down system. No mechanical problems found.

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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