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January 1, 2001 · Mooney M20S · N2184N

Port Huron, MI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 1, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Port Huron, MI
Aircraft
Mooney M20S
Tail Number
N2184N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI01LA061

The airplane contacted a snow bank on the side of the runway during landing. The landing was being made on runway 04 (5,103 feet by 100 feet). The pilot reported the winds were from the northwest at 10 knots and that a "minimal" crosswind correction was required on final approach. He continued to report that just prior to touchdown while 2 feet above the runway "…a significant gust ballooned the aircraft 5-6 ft. above the runway where the aircraft stalled and began to settle abruptly with a nose high attitude." The pilot added power in an attempt to recover, however, the airplane traveled to the right side of the runway where it contacted a snow bank and spun around prior to coming to rest. The local weather observation, taken 5 minutes prior to the accident, reported winds from 270 degrees at 11 knots, gusting to 18 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane and the runway selected resulted in a tailwind condition. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind and the snow bank.

Full Narrative

On January 1, 2001, at 1245 eastern standard time, a Mooney M20S, N2184N, operated by a private pilot collided with a snow bank while landing on runway 04 (5,103 feet by 100 feet) at the St. Clair County International Airport, Port Huron, Michigan. The pilot was not injured and the airplane was substantially damaged. The 14 CFR Part 91 flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The flight originated from Detroit, Michigan, at 1200 eastern standard time. The pilot reported he flew a practice ILS approach to runway 04. The approach was terminated in a go-around followed by VFR traffic pattern and full stop landing on runway 04. He reported the winds were out of the northwest at 10 knots. He then departed on runway 04 and made a left hand traffic pattern for another landing. The pilot reported, "Final approach required minimal crab to correct for crosswind and then mild slip to maintain the centerline." He reported that just prior to touchdown while 2 feet above the runway "…a significant gust ballooned the aircraft 5-6 ft. above the runway where the aircraft stalled and began to settle abruptly with a nose high attitude." He reported he applied power to recover, but could not gain enough airspeed. The airplane veered to the right and the right main landing gear contacted the snow on the side of the runway. According to the pilot, the airplane spun around clockwise into the snow where it came to rest. The local weather observation, taken 5 minutes prior to the accident, reported winds from 270 degrees at 11 knots, gusting to 18 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:45 EST
Nearest AirportSt. Clair County Int'L (0nm)
Runway04
Runway Length5103 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMooney M20S
Tail NumberN2184N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-550-G6 · Reciprocating · 244
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind270° @ 11 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point21 C / 9 C
Altimeter30.31 inHg
Observation Time17:40
Weather SourceWFAC

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