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October 31, 2001 · Mooney M20S · N1008R

Buckhannon, WV

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 31, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Buckhannon, WV
Aircraft
Mooney M20S
Tail Number
N1008R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC02LA022

While landing, the CFI pulled back on the yoke in preparation for landing. The airplane floated down the runway, and the CFI became concerned that a safe landing could not be made. At that point, the CFI "felt a heavy sink rate...along with a flared pitch attitude." As the CFI applied full throttle to abort the landing, the airplane touched down hard on the runway, collapsing the landing gear.

NTSB Probable Cause

The CFI's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.

Full Narrative

On October 31, 2001, about 1830 eastern daylight time, a Mooney M20S, N1008R, was substantially damaged while landing at the Upshur County Regional Airport (W22), Buckhannon, West Virginia. The certificated flight instructor (CFI), private pilot, and two passengers, were not injured. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed and an instrument rules flight plan was filed for the instructional flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. According to the CFI, he had been giving the private pilot dual instruction towards an instrument rating since October 1, 2001 in a Cessna 172; however, the private pilot also wanted to receive some dual training in the Mooney. The flight plan was to fly from Clarksburg (CKB), West Virginia, to Lewisburg (LWB), West Virginia, pick up two passengers, then fly to W22, drop off the passengers, and proceed back to CKB as a final destination. The flight to LWB was conducted with the private pilot at the controls from the left seat, while the CFI gave dual instruction from the right seat. Upon arriving at LWB, the private pilot requested the CFI to take the flight controls for the landing. The airplane arrived without incident. The flight departed LWB, with the private pilot at the controls, and proceeded to W22. Arriving at W22, the private pilot entered a standard left traffic pattern for Runway 29. As the airplane was on left base, the private pilot again requested the CFI to take the flight controls for the final approach and landing. During the final approach, the descent angle, airspeed and altitude all appeared normal. The CFI verified that the before landing checklist was completed and that all the occupants had their safety belts on and secured. Upon reaching what the CFI perceived as the flare position, he pulled back on the yoke in preparation for landing. The CFI realized that the airplane had not touched down on the runway, and became concerned that a safe landing could not be made. At that point, the CFI "felt a heavy sink rate...along with a flared pitch attitude." As the CFI applied full throttle to abort the landing, the airplane touched down hard on the runway, collapsing the landing gear. After the airplane came to a complete stop in the middle of the runway, the CFI opened the exit door and evacuated all of the passengers.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:30 EST
Nearest AirportUpshur County Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway29
Runway Length3500 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMooney M20S
Tail NumberN1008R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTeledyne Cont · IO-550-G · Reciprocating · 244
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 39 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 38 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 34 C
Altimeter30.26 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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