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January 31, 1999 · Mooney M20E · N5658Q

Albuquerque, NM

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 31, 1999
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Albuquerque, NM
Aircraft
Mooney M20E
Tail Number
N5658Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN99LA035

The pilot landed on runway 35, and the wind was west-northwest, 3 to 5 knots. He departed on the same runway approximately 15 minutes later. At approximately 20 feet above ground level, the flight controls became mushy, and the airplane went into an uncommanded roll to the left. After the pilot exited the airplane, he noted that there was a gully perpendicular to the runway's left side right at the location where he lost control. He further noted that the wind was now 200 to 220 degrees, 8 to 12 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.

Full Narrative

On January 31, 1999, approximately 1130 mountain standard time, a Mooney M20E, N5658Q, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain during takeoff from Coronado Airport near Albuquerque, New Mexico. The instrument rated private pilot, sole occupant of the airplane, was not injured. The airplane was being operated by the pilot/owner under Title 14 CFR Part 91. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local flight which was originating at the time of the accident. No flight plan had been filed. The pilot reported that he landed at the airport, on runway 35, approximately 15 minutes before the accident to drop off a passenger. He said that the wind sock indicated that the wind was west-northwest, at 3 to 6 knots. According to the FAA inspector who interviewed the pilot, the flight was departing on runway 35 (4010 ft. X 60 ft., elevation 5280 feet) when the pilot operated flight controls became "mushy" and the airplane drifted to the left of runway centerline. The pilot reported that he was performing a short field takeoff when, at 20 feet above ground level (agl), the airplane went into an uncommanded roll to the left. He said that the left wing hit the ground and the airplane came to rest beside the runway. The inspector located the airplane approximately 1/3 of the way down the runway and approximately 50 feet left of the runway edge. The left wing was bent upwards approximately 45 degrees at the mid span of the left wing. The FAA inspector reported that he examined all flight controls and found them to have continuity with the airplane's controls. The pilot stated that after he got out of the airplane, he noted that there was a gully which was perpendicular to the left side of the runway at the location where he lost control. He also noted that the wind had shifted to 200 to 220 degrees, at 8 to 12 knots (see attached diagram).

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 MST
Nearest AirportCoronado Airport (0nm)
Runway35
Runway Length4010 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMooney M20E
Tail NumberN5658Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility50 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 28 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time17:56
Weather SourceWFAC

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