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August 14, 2002 · Mooney M20L · N1024Z

Newberg, OR

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 14, 2002
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Location
Newberg, OR
Aircraft
Mooney M20L
Tail Number
N1024Z
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA02LA153

The pilot of the Mooney M20L arrived at his destination under dark night conditions and set up for an approach to runway 17, a 2,745 foot long asphalt runway equipped with low intensity runway lights. The pilot reported turbulent conditions on the base turn and abort the landing. A second approach was terminated in a go-around due to the same circumstances. On the third approach the pilot continued the approach to touchdown reporting that the conditions were slightly more stable. The aircraft landed hard and bounced three times during which the pilot attempted to execute a go-around. The aircraft then settled back to the runway continuing off the upwind end. The aviation surface weather observation taken at the Aurora State airport, located eight nautical miles east of the accident site reported calm winds and a temperature 75 degrees Fahrenheit approximately five minutes before the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate flare and his delay in executing an aborted landing. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions.

Full Narrative

On August 13, 2002, approximately 2200 Pacific daylight time, a Mooney M20L, N1024Z, registered to and being operated/flown by a commercial pilot sustained substantial damage during landing at the Sportsman Airpark, Newberg, Oregon. The pilot sustained minor injuries and his passenger was seriously injured. Visual dark night meteorological conditions existed and an IFR flight plan had been filed. The flight, which was personal, was operated under 14 CFR 91, and originated from Hailey, Idaho, earlier on the evening of the accident. The pilot reported in a telephone interview that upon arrival at the airport he over flew runway 17 and then set up for his approach to land. He reported that conditions were turbulent, especially on the base turn, and he terminated his first approach with a go around. He set up for a second approach, which he terminated due to the same conditions. On the third approach he felt that the conditions were slightly more stable. The aircraft touched down hard and bounced three times after which the pilot initiated a go around. The aircraft initially began to climb and then settled back down to the ground continuing off the upwind end of the runway (refer to attached NTSB Form 6120.1/2). The Sportsman Airpark is equipped with a single asphalt runway 2,745 feet in length and 50 feet in width. The Airport Facility Directory showed runway 17 as having a displaced threshold of 380 feet due to tree(s) and runway 35 having a 315 foot displaced threshold for the same reason. The Directory also showed the runway as being equipped with low intensity runway lights. The aviation surface weather observation taken at the Aurora State airport, located eight nautical miles east of the accident site reported the following conditions at 2155: winds calm, temperature 24 degrees Centigrade (75 degrees Fahrenheit).

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:00 PDT
Nearest AirportSportsman Airpark (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length2745 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMooney M20L
Tail NumberN1024Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIOL-550-A3B · Reciprocating · 350
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 67 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.11 inHg
Observation Time04:55
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data