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June 6, 2003 · Mooney M20J · N1077V

Montauk, NY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 6, 2003
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Montauk, NY
Aircraft
Mooney M20J
Tail Number
N1077V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC03LA130

The airplane was landing on runway 24, a 3,258-foot-long, 85-foot-wide, asphalt runway. According to the pilot, during the landing flare, the airplane encountered a direct crosswind gust that he was unable to correct with right aileron. The pilot added full power and attempted to maneuver the airplane back towards the runway centerline, but the airplane continued to drift left towards brush. He then attempted to climb; however, the left wing made contact with the top of the brush and the airplane struck the ground. The pilot stated he did not experience any mechanical malfunctions. Winds reported at the airport about the time of the accident were from 280 degrees at 11 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.

Full Narrative

On June 6, 2003, about 0900 eastern daylight time, a Mooney M20J, N1077V, was substantially damaged while landing at Montauk Airport (MTP), Montauk, New York. The certificated private pilot and two passengers were not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the flight that departed Sullivan County International Airport (MSV), Monticello, New York. The personal flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The airplane was landing on runway 24, a 3,258-foot-long, 85-foot-wide, asphalt runway. The pilot stated he applied right aileron and left rudder to keep the airplane straight during final approach due to a crosswind. During the landing flare, the pilot encountered a direct crosswind gust that he was unable to correct with right aileron. The pilot said he added full power and attempted to maneuver the airplane back towards the runway centerline, but the airplane continued to drift left toward brush. He then attempted to climb; however, the left wing made contact with the top of the brush and the airplane struck the ground. The pilot stated he did not experience any mechanical malfunctions. The reported wind at MTP, at 0854, was from 280 degrees at 11 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:00 EDT
Nearest AirportMontauk Airport (0nm N)
Runway24
Runway Length3258 ft
Runway Width85 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMooney M20J
Tail NumberN1077V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsAvco Lycoming · IO-360-A3B6D · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 11 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 54
Altimeter29.92 inHg
Observation Time12:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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