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October 27, 1986 · Mooney M20D · N6625U
Hillsboro, OR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 27, 1986
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Hillsboro, OR
Aircraft
Mooney M20D
Tail Number
N6625U
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
SEA87LA015
THE PILOT ELECTED TO LAND WITH A 12 TO 15 KNOT TAILWIND. AN EXCESSIVE GROUND SPEED RESULTED WITH AN OVERSHOOT. THE PILOT ELECTED TO GO-AROUND TOO LATE AND ONCE THE GO-AROUND WAS ATTEMPTED THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK TREES AT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY AT ABOUT 10 FT AGL. THE ACFT CAME TO REST IN A FRESHLY PLOWED FIELD.
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THE PILOT ELECTED TO LAND WITH A 12 TO 15 KNOT TAILWIND. AN EXCESSIVE GROUND SPEED RESULTED WITH AN OVERSHOOT. THE PILOT ELECTED TO GO-AROUND TOO LATE AND ONCE THE GO-AROUND WAS ATTEMPTED THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK TREES AT THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY AT ABOUT 10 FT AGL. THE ACFT CAME TO REST IN A FRESHLY PLOWED FIELD.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 PST
Nearest AirportStarks Twin Oaks Airpark (0nm N)
Runway20
Runway Length2100 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M20D
Tail NumberN6625U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-AID · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility20 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourceWIT