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May 22, 1986 · Mooney M20K · N98544
Peachtree City, GA
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 22, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Peachtree City, GA
Aircraft
Mooney M20K
Tail Number
N98544
Operator
Craig P Mc Ewan
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL86LA139
THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE ACFT BEGAN TO 'WHEELBARROW' ON THE NOSE GEAR DURING THE LDG ROLL. THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE RWY INTO A DITCH. THE PLT SAID THAT HE MIGHT NOT HAVE HAD THE PITCH TRIM SET CORRECTLY AT TOUCHDOWN. THE ACFT FLT MANUAL BEFORE LANDING CHECKLIST CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING CAUTION: 'FROM A FLAPS RETRACTED TRIMMED CONDITION, THE REQUIRED NOSE UP PITCH CONTROL FORCE WILL RAPIDLY INCREASE WHEN POWER IS REDUCED TO IDLE AND THE FLAPS FULLY EXTENDED. TIMELY TRIMMING ACTION SHOULD BE ACCOMPLISHED TO MINIMIZE FORCES.'
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THE PLT REPORTED THAT THE ACFT BEGAN TO 'WHEELBARROW' ON THE NOSE GEAR DURING THE LDG ROLL. THE ACFT VEERED OFF THE RWY INTO A DITCH. THE PLT SAID THAT HE MIGHT NOT HAVE HAD THE PITCH TRIM SET CORRECTLY AT TOUCHDOWN. THE ACFT FLT MANUAL BEFORE LANDING CHECKLIST CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING CAUTION: 'FROM A FLAPS RETRACTED TRIMMED CONDITION, THE REQUIRED NOSE UP PITCH CONTROL FORCE WILL RAPIDLY INCREASE WHEN POWER IS REDUCED TO IDLE AND THE FLAPS FULLY EXTENDED. TIMELY TRIMMING ACTION SHOULD BE ACCOMPLISHED TO MINIMIZE FORCES.'
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:35 EDT
Nearest AirportFalcon Field (0nm N)
Runway31
Runway Length4600 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M20K
Tail NumberN98544
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCraig P Mc Ewan
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-360-GB3 · Reciprocating · 210
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 14 kt
Visibility20 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point41 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time17:50
Weather SourceWFAC