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August 15, 1996 · Mooney M20F · N9103V

Hanover, PA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 15, 1996
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Hanover, PA
Aircraft
Mooney M20F
Tail Number
N9103V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
IAD96LA135

The pilot stated that he was attempting to land on runway 09, and the airplane touched down at a taxiway entrance, about 1/3 of the way down from the approach end of the runway. He stated that he applied the brakes on the wet grass runway, then decided to go around, but decided too late. He said that at the end of the runway, he lifted off, but the right wing hit a road speed limit sign, which damaged the leading edge of the right wing. He landed the airplane 300 feet from the end of the runway. The pilot had only about 4 hours of flight time in this make and model of airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's delay in aborting the landing. Factors related to the accident were: the lack of braking action on the wet grass runway, the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane, and the sign near the departure end of the runway.

Full Narrative

HISTORY OF FLIGHT On August 14, 1996, at about 2050 eastern daylight time, a Mooney M20F, N9103V, owned and operated by the private pilot, overshot the runway and came to rest in a corn field while landing at Hanover Airport, in Hanover, Pennsylvania. The pilot, the sole occupant, reported no injuries, and the aircraft sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The flight departed from Chester County Airport, Pennsylvania, 2020, and was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot stated that he was attempting to land on runway 09, and touchdown at the taxiway entrance. Approximately 1/3 way down from the approach end of the runway. He stated that he applied the brakes on the wet grass runway and then "decided to go-around but decided to late." He said that at the end of the runway he lifted off, but the right wing hit a road speed limit sign, which damaged the leading edge of the right wing. He landed the airplane 300 feet from the end of the runway. WRECKAGE EXAMINATION/DOCUMENTATION Damage to the aircraft consisted of the right wing leading edge, nose gear, and the right main gear.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:50 EDT
Nearest AirportHANOVER (0nm E)
Runway9
Runway Length2700 ft
Runway Width140 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMooney M20F
Tail NumberN9103V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 33 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT

Appendix: Source Data