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October 2, 1987 · Mooney M20C · N9231M
Bulverde, TX
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 2, 1987
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Bulverde, TX
Aircraft
Mooney M20C
Tail Number
N9231M
Operator
Gus Lois Schriener
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW88LA001
ON THE SECOND APPROACH AFTER A GO-AROUND, THE AIRCRAFT LANDED APPROXIMATELY HALFWAY DOWN THE 2850 FT RUNWAY. IN AN ATTEMPT TO GO AROUND THE PILOT APPLIED POWER. THE AIRCRAFT STARTED TO CLIMB BUT COLLIDED WITH THE TOP OF A TREE CAUSING THE TAIL OF THE AIRCRAFT TO SWING AROUND TO THE LEFT. THE AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST IN A CREEK.
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ON THE SECOND APPROACH AFTER A GO-AROUND, THE AIRCRAFT LANDED APPROXIMATELY HALFWAY DOWN THE 2850 FT RUNWAY. IN AN ATTEMPT TO GO AROUND THE PILOT APPLIED POWER. THE AIRCRAFT STARTED TO CLIMB BUT COLLIDED WITH THE TOP OF A TREE CAUSING THE TAIL OF THE AIRCRAFT TO SWING AROUND TO THE LEFT. THE AIRCRAFT CAME TO REST IN A CREEK.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:40 CDT
Nearest AirportBulverde Airpark (0nm N)
Runway16
Runway Length2850 ft
Runway Width42 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M20C
Tail NumberN9231M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGus Lois Schriener
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A10 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 29 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 10 kt
Visibility12 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Weather SourcePILO