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August 12, 1989 · Mooney M20K · N252WW
Marietta, OK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 12, 1989
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Marietta, OK
Aircraft
Mooney M20K
Tail Number
N252WW
Operator
Walter E Gray
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
FTW89LA147
DURING A LANDING, THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN ABOUT 1/3 OF THE WAY DOWN THE RWY. THE PLT FELT UNCOMFORTABLE ABOUT THE LANDING, BUT HESITATED BEFORE ELECTING TO GO AROUND. DURING THE GO-AROUND, HE ESTABLISHED A CLIMB & BEGAN RAISING THE FLAPS, BUT WAS UNABLE TO WATCH THE FLAP INDICATOR TO STOP THE FLAPS AT THE 'TAKEOFF' POSITION. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT CRASHED IN THE TOPS OF TREES ON LOWER TERRAIN BEYOND THE DEP END OF THE RWY.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE PILOT'S DELAY IN ABORTING THE LANDING (GOING AROUND) AND HIS IMPROPER RAISING OF THE FLAPS AT AN INADEQUATE AIRSPEED.
Full Narrative
DURING A LANDING, THE ACFT TOUCHED DOWN ABOUT 1/3 OF THE WAY DOWN THE RWY. THE PLT FELT UNCOMFORTABLE ABOUT THE LANDING, BUT HESITATED BEFORE ELECTING TO GO AROUND. DURING THE GO-AROUND, HE ESTABLISHED A CLIMB & BEGAN RAISING THE FLAPS, BUT WAS UNABLE TO WATCH THE FLAP INDICATOR TO STOP THE FLAPS AT THE 'TAKEOFF' POSITION. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ACFT CRASHED IN THE TOPS OF TREES ON LOWER TERRAIN BEYOND THE DEP END OF THE RWY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:50 CDT
Nearest AirportMcgehee Catfish (0nm N)
Runway17
Runway Length2450 ft
Runway Width55 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M20K
Tail NumberN252WW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorWalter E Gray
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-360-MB · Reciprocating · 215
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 7 kt
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO