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September 10, 2000 · Mooney M20 · N866B

Owasso, OK

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 10, 2000
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Owasso, OK
Aircraft
Mooney M20
Tail Number
N866B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW00LA255

The airplane was 20 feet above the ground during takeoff when the engine experienced a loss of power. The pilot performed a forced landing to the end of the runway. During the landing roll, the aircraft overran the runway, crossed a road, went through a fence and struck a tree. Examination of the airplane by an FAA inspector revealed no anomalies that would have prevented engine operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Full Narrative

On September 9, 2000, at 2000 central daylight time, a Mooney M20 airplane, N866B, was substantially damaged when it impacted a fence during a forced landing following the loss of engine power during takeoff from the Gundys Airport near Owasso, Oklahoma. The private pilot and his two passengers were not injured. The airplane was registered to and operated by the pilot. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The flight was originating at the time of the accident and was destined for Woodward, Oklahoma. During a telephone interview conducted by the NTSB investigator-in-charge, the 590-hour pilot stated that the flight departed Runway 17 and was approximately 20 feet above the ground when the engine lost power. The pilot attempted to land on the remaining part of the 2,600-foot runway; however, the airplane overran the runway, crossed a road, went through a fence, struck a tree, and came to rest in a field. According to the pilot, the landing gear and right wing separated from the airplane. The pilot reported that the Lycoming O-320-A3A engine, serial number 2102-27, had accumulated 230.0 hours since its last overhaul, and 60.0 hours since its last annual inspection. Moreover, the pilot stated that he drained a total of 30 gallons of fuel from the aircraft subsequent to the accident. The FAA inspector, who traveled to the accident site, was able to rotate the constant-speed propeller and achieve thumb compression on all four cylinders. The right magneto was removed, rotated manually, and found to be in working order. The propeller, throttle and mixture control cables were verified to be operational by the FAA inspector.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:00 CDT
Nearest AirportGUNDYS (1nm S)
Runway17L
Runway Length2600 ft
Runway Width26 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMooney M20
Tail NumberN866B
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A3A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind170° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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