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May 27, 1992 · Mooney M20F · N9541M
Johnstown, NY
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 27, 1992
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (1 serious injury, 3 minor injuries)
Location
Johnstown, NY
Aircraft
Mooney M20F
Tail Number
N9541M
Operator
Joesph Benanto/John a Pepe
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
BFO92LA075
THE PILOT TURNED ONTO FINAL APPROACH FOR A LANDING AFTER COMPLETING A VFR NIGHT CROSS COUNTRY. THE PILOT STATED THAT THE LANDING GEAR WAS LOWERED AND FULL FLAPS WERE SELECTED. THE PILOT FURTHER STATED THAT HIS AIRSPEED 'DROPPED TO 80 KNOTS' WHILE HE WAS ABOUT 100 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND, AT WHICH TIME HE ADDED MORE POWER TO 'KEEP MY NOSE UP'. THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED TERRAIN APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET SHORT OF THE RUNWAY THRESHOLD.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT MISJUDGED ALTITUDE AND DISTANCE WHICH RESULTED IN A LANDING UNDERSHOOD. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS NIGHT CONDITIONS.
Full Narrative
THE PILOT TURNED ONTO FINAL APPROACH FOR A LANDING AFTER COMPLETING A VFR NIGHT CROSS COUNTRY. THE PILOT STATED THAT THE LANDING GEAR WAS LOWERED AND FULL FLAPS WERE SELECTED. THE PILOT FURTHER STATED THAT HIS AIRSPEED 'DROPPED TO 80 KNOTS' WHILE HE WAS ABOUT 100 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND, AT WHICH TIME HE ADDED MORE POWER TO 'KEEP MY NOSE UP'. THE AIRCRAFT IMPACTED TERRAIN APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET SHORT OF THE RUNWAY THRESHOLD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:23 EDT
Nearest AirportJohnstown Fulton Co (0nm N)
Runway1
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M20F
Tail NumberN9541M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJoesph Benanto/John a Pepe
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-AIA · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (1 serious injury, 3 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor3
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point54 / 0 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time14:00
Weather SourceWFAC