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June 20, 2002 · Mooney M20 · N3282F

Hagerstown, MD

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 20, 2002
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Hagerstown, MD
Aircraft
Mooney M20
Tail Number
N3282F
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC02LA119

The pilot was performing his second approach to runway 27, a 5,460-foot long, 150-foot wide, dry, asphalt runway. During the first approach, the airplane came in high and the pilot elected to perform a go-around. On the second approach, the pilot said he encountered a gust of wind, and landed with about 1,500 feet of runway remaining. The pilot added that when he initially applied the brakes, they responded to gentle pressure; however, "faded quickly." The airplane departed the end of the runway, struck an airport boundary fence and came to rest about 800 feet beyond the departure end of the runway. Witnesses reported they observed the airplane touch down about 4,000 feet beyond the approach end of the runway. The airplane bounced three times, and smoke was observed emanating from the airplane's tires before the airplane "launched" off the departure end of the runway. Examination of the airplane, which included the brake system, did not reveal any pre-impact malfunctions. Winds reported at the airport about the time of the accident, were from 170 degrees at 8 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to perform a go-around and obtain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an overrun. A factor in the accident was the crosswind condition.

Full Narrative

On June 20, 2002, about 1625 eastern daylight time, a Mooney M20, N3282F, was substantially damaged while landing at the Hagerstown Regional-Richard A. Henson Field Airport (HGR), Hagerstown, Maryland. The certificated private pilot and passenger were seriously injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed. No flight plan had been filed for the flight, which originated at Jackson County-Reynolds Field Airport (JXN), Jackson, Michigan. The personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. In a written statement, the pilot said he was performing his second approach to runway 27, a 5,460-foot long, 150-foot wide, dry, asphalt runway. During the first approach, the airplane came in high and the pilot elected to perform a go-around. During the second approach, the pilot said he encountered a gust of wind, which "threw the airplane off the glide path" and the airplane landed "long," with about 1,500 feet of runway remaining. The pilot added that when he initially applied the brakes, they responded to gentle pressure; however, they "faded quickly." The airplane departed the end of the runway, struck an airport boundary fence and came to rest about 800 feet beyond the departure end of the runway. Witnesses reported they observed the airplane touch down about 4,000 feet beyond the approach end of the runway. The airplane bounced three times, and smoke was observed emanating from the airplane's tires before the airplane "launched" off the departure end of the runway. Examination of the airplane, which included the brake system by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector, did not reveal any pre-impact malfunctions. Winds reported at the airport about the time of the accident, were from 170 degrees at 8 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:25 EDT
Nearest AirportHagerstown Regional (0nm)
Runway27
Runway Length5460 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMooney M20
Tail NumberN3282F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · I0-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class · Serious

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.43 inHg
Observation Time19:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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