M-20 J (201) / Allegro
Flight Crew Private; Flight Crew Multiengine
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 25; Flight Crew Total 7308; Flight Crew Type 72
Situational Awareness; Troubleshooting
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
Aircraft Aircraft Damaged; Flight Crew Took Evasive Action; General Evacuated; General Maintenance Action
Aircraft; Procedure
During annual inspection it was discovered that Right Main did not fully retract into wheel well. Parts and special tool were ordered. I checked with the shop weekly starting but told them I was not in [a] hurry since I had another ACFT; and the holidays were busy at the shop. I was told it was ready; I went there on the [day after] but the plane was up on jacks. I witnessed the gear go up and down. I said I would come fly it on [the following day]. I came with a friend (son of the previous owner.) I was in the left seat as PIC; I called ground and requested 'left closed traffic.' We were directed to taxi to the 'tower run-up.' After completing the run-up we were told to taxi. When cleared for takeoff we departed Runway X. On downwind we were informed of an 'Air carrier on a 4 mile final for the right and a helicopter on final for the left.' I extended downwind and turned left base. We were a little high (approximately 900 FT) we put full flaps and pulled gear handle down. Saw green indicator of 'gear DN.' The landing seemed normal until I heard a scraping sound and the propeller stopped. I turned off the master switch immediately. Fire trucks; Sheriff; and Operations arrived quickly. The Sheriff asked if I had anything to drink today. I said 'not yet. I'm sure going to have one after this.' I showed them my driver's license; pilot license and medical.
A M20J landing gear collapsed after landing. The aircraft had been in a maintenance status for a gear failing to retract fault discovered on the annual.