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May 28, 1994 · Mooney M20F · N9314V
Williston, TN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 28, 1994
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Williston, TN
Aircraft
Mooney M20F
Tail Number
N9314V
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL94LA108
AFTER A TAKEOFF FROM A PRIVATE SOD AIRSTRIP, THE PILOT EXECUTED A STEEP LEFT TURN 200 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND. THE AIRPLANE STALLED AND COLLIDED WITH TREES WITHIN A QUARTER MILE OF THE AIRPORT. NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WERE REPORTED WITH THE AIRPLANE BY THE PILOT.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN FLYING SPEED WHICH RESULTED IN A STALL AND A COLLISION WITH THE GROUND.
Full Narrative
On May 28, 1994, at 1557 central daylight time, a Mooney M20F, N9314V, collided with trees during a climbout from a private airstrip near Williston, Tennessee. The personal flight operated under 14 CFR Part 91, with no flight plan filed. Visual weather conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The airplane sustained substantial damage and the pilot received serious injuries. The flight departed Williston at 1555 hours. According to an eyewitness, the pilot made a short field takeoff, and executed a steep left turn 200 feet above the ground. The witness watched the airplane until it collided with trees 1/4 mile south of the airport. According to the pilot, he encountered a tailwind, and the airplane stalled during the climbout. No aircraft problems were reported by the pilot.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:57 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M20F
Tail NumberN9314V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 69 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 3 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time21:00
Weather SourceWFAC