HOUSTON — A Mooney M20J 201 made an emergency gear-up landing at David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH/KDWH) on Saturday, August 9. This occurred after the aircraft’s landing gear failed to deploy.
The aircraft touched down on runway 35L and slid to a stop without the propeller making contact with the pavement. Observers noted that the absence of prop damage could mean the plane remains repairable. No injuries were reported.
The tip about the incident was provided to Presence News by FSX Aviation. Video of the landing shows the aircraft maintaining a steady glide path before smoothly settling onto the runway belly-first.
Watch the video here:
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David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport is located northwest of Houston. It is a popular hub for general aviation and flight training. The Mooney M20J 201 is known for its speed and efficiency. It has a retractable landing gear system that can lead to challenging emergency procedures when it fails. Such as the one witnessed Saturday.
Editor’s Disclaimer:
The aircraft’s tail number has been intentionally omitted from this report. This is to respect the privacy of the plane’s owner.