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October 1, 2002 · Mooney M20J · N22RJ

Chicago, IL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 1, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Chicago, IL
Aircraft
Mooney M20J
Tail Number
N22RJ
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI03LA001

The airplane collided with the terrain following a loss of control while landing. The pilot reported they approached the airport from the north for a landing on runway 18. He stated the winds were fine until they were approximately one mile out from the airport at which time they became gusty. The pilot reported he flew the approach with flaps down and at an airspeed of 80 knots. He reported that on touchdown, the airplane bounced and veered to the left. He applied power to go-around; however, the airplane continued to veer left. The left wing contacted the ground, and the airplane spun around coming to rest on a northerly heading. An airport weather observation taken 10 minutes prior to the accident reported the wind condition as 240 degrees at 10 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind, and his failure to maintain directional control.

Full Narrative

On October 1, 2002, at 1040 central daylight time, a Mooney M20J, N22RJ, collided with the terrain following a loss of control while landing on runway 18 (3,899 feet by 150 feet, asphalt) at the Merrill C. Meigs Airport (CGX), Chicago, Illinois. The private pilot and his pilot rated passenger were not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions. The flight originated from Madison, Wisconsin, at 1000. The pilot reported they approached the airport from the north over Navy Pier. He stated the winds were fine until they were approximately one mile out from the airport at which time they became gusty. The pilot reported he flew the approach with flaps down and at an airspeed of 80 knots. He reported that on touchdown, the airplane bounced and veered to the left. He applied power to go-around; however, the airplane continued to veer left. The left wing contacted the ground, and the airplane spun around coming to rest on a northerly heading. A weather observation taken at CGX, 10 minutes prior to the accident, reported the wind condition as 240 degrees at 10 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:40 CDT
Nearest AirportMerrill C. Meigs Airport (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length3899 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMooney M20J
Tail NumberN22RJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 34 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time15:30
Weather SourceWFAC

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