Accident Overview
On February 8, 2015, about 0845 UTC, a Mooney M20F, French registration F-BOLV, was substantially damaged when the landing gear collapsed during landing at Avignon-Provence Airport (LFMV) in Avignon, France. The aircraft was owned and operated by Chateau Avia Aero Club and piloted by a private individual. The pilot was not injured; the passenger on board sustained minor injuries. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the foreign, non-scheduled, local personal flight, which originated at LFMV.
Flight Details
During the flight, the airplane experienced an in-flight electrical failure. The pilot performed the emergency landing gear extension procedure; however, the landing gear did not lock in place. During the subsequent landing at LFMV, the landing gear collapsed.
Damage
A post-accident examination of the airplane showed substantial structural damage to the lower fuselage and damage to the propeller.
This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of France. Further information can be obtained from the Bureau d'Enquetes et d'Analyses (BEA). The National Transportation Safety Board was made aware of the accident on January 21, 2016, when the BEA of France reported it and requested the assistance of a U.S. Accredited Representative and the airplane manufacturer.