MINR · Mooney M20E · 2002-01-19 · Glasgow, MT, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA02LA031
Event ID
20020204X00175
Type
Accident
Date
2002-01-19
Location
Glasgow, MT, USA
Coordinates
48.211666, -106.614997
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Mooney
Model
M20E
Registration
N38AJ
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying airspeed resulting in a stall/mush condition and loss of control at low altitude. A contributing factor was the pilot's distraction from flying the aircraft while attempting to retract the landing gear.