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May 14, 1995 · Mooney M20F · N9399V

Frederick, CO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 14, 1995
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Location
Frederick, CO
Aircraft
Mooney M20F
Tail Number
N9399V
Operator
John R Taylor
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW95LA195

THE PILOT STATED HE WAS DOING AN ACCELERATION TEST PRIOR TO DEPARTING AND WHEN HE TRIED TO STOP, THE AIRCRAFT SLID OFF THE END OF 2,800 FOOT LONG DIRT STRIP, THROUGH A FENCE AND DITCH, AND ONTO A ROAD BORDERING THE AIRSTRIP. THE PILOT STATED THAT HE APPLED BRAKES AT 70 KNOTS. NORMAL ROTATION SPEED IN 60 KNOTS. HEAVY WHEEL MARKS WERE FOUND 700 FEET PRIOR TO THE FENCE AND DITCH.

NTSB Probable Cause

THE PILOT'S USE OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR TAKEOFF AND HIS DELAY IN INITIATING AN ABORT. FACTORS WERE A SOFT AND WET AIR STRIP.

Full Narrative

On May 14, 1995, at 1340 mountain daylight time, a Mooney M20F, N9399V, sustained substantial damage during an acceleration test prior to takeoff at a private airstrip near Frederick, Colorado. The pilot and one passenger were not injured and one passenger received minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for what was planned as a local area personal flight and no flight plan was filed. According to the pilot, he was doing an acceleration test prior to departing, and when he got to about 70 knots he pulled the throttle and applied brakes. He said the aircraft slid on the grass and collapsed the landing gear going through a fence and ditch. According to the aircraft operating manual, normal rotation speed is 60 knots indicated airspeed. Examination of the accident site, a 2,800 foot dirt airstrip, by this investigator revealed witness marks which showed heavy wheel marks on soft dirt and grass for a distance estimated to be 700 feet prior to impact with a fence and ditch. The witness marks indicated the landing gear collapsed after the aircraft went through the perimeter fence and entered a road side ditch. The aircraft came to rest on a county road which borders the south side of the airstrip.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:40 MDT
Nearest AirportFredrick (Private) (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length2800 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMooney M20F
Tail NumberN9399V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn R Taylor
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured2
Total3
Crew 1Age 54 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 / 36 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time19:34
Weather SourceWFAC

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