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June 24, 2004 · Mooney M20R · N9147H

Kerrville, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 24, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Kerrville, TX
Aircraft
Mooney M20R
Tail Number
N9147H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW04CA177

The pilot was practicing approaches into the airport, planned a full stop and layover until the weather conditions improved at the destination airport. The pilot stated that the localizer approach for runway 30 was flown with the VASI lights indicating slightly high. The airplane was "established and stable" on the approach. The pilot noted that his speed over the threshold was 80 knots, and at touchdown his speed was approximately 75 knots. The airplane "ballooned" with the right wing rising about 30 degrees, and full power was applied with right aileron and rudder. The airplane was turning left and sinking as it was accelerating. It touched down on the left wheel and bounced in the grass left of the runway. The nose of the airplane was lowered in an attempt to gain speed, but recovery from the left turn was not possible with the limited altitude. The pilot added that he appeared to have made the approach "into a localized microburst caused by unstable air in the area." Witnesses at the airport reported that "dramatic wind shifts" and gusty winds prevailed at the time of the accident. Examination of the airplane by the pilot revealed structural damage to the left wing. The automated weather service at Kerrville Municipal Airport (KERV), at 1525, reported the wind from 240 degrees at 6 knots, 10 statute miles visibility, scattered ceiling at 8,000 feet, ceiling broken at 9,000 feet, and a barometric pressure setting of 30.02 inches of Mercury. The temperature was 77 degrees Fahrenheit, and the dew point was 68 degrees Fahrenheit. The remarks reported lightning distant south.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions. Contributing factors were the gusty high winds.

Full Narrative

On June 24, 2004, at 1515 central daylight time, a Mooney M20R single-engine airplane, N9147H, was substantially damaged following a loss of control during a landing at Kerrville Municipal Airport (ERV), near Kerrville, Texas. The airplane was registered to and operated by one of the co-owners. The private pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The flight departed San Antonio, Texas, at 1230. The pilot reported on the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (6120.1/2 NTSB Form), that following his departure from Castroville, San Antonio Approach Control was heard vectoring aircraft landing at San Antonio around weather that was developing in the area. The pilot had planned a full stop at ERV, and a layover until the weather conditions improved at San Antonio. He stated that the localizer approach for runway 30 was flown with the VASI lights indicating slightly high. The airplane was "established and stable" on the approach. The pilot noted that his speed over the threshold was 80 knots, and at touchdown his speed was approximately 75 knots. The airplane "ballooned" with the right wing rising about 30 degrees, and full power was applied with right aileron and rudder. The airplane was turning left and sinking as it was accelerating. It touched down on the left wheel and bounced in the grass left of the runway. The nose of the airplane was lowered in an attempt to gain speed, but recovery from the left turn was not possible with the limited altitude. The pilot added that he appeared to have made the approach "into a localized microburst caused by unstable air in the area." Witnesses at the airport reported that "dramatic wind shifts" and gusty winds prevailed at the time of the accident. Examination of the airplane by the pilot revealed structural damage to the left wing. The automated weather service at Kerrville Municipal Airport (KERV), at 1525, reported the wind from 240 degrees at 6 knots, 10 statute miles visiblity, scattered ceiling at 8,000 feet, ceiling broken at 9,000 feet, and a barometric pressure setting of 30.02 inches of Mercury. The temperature was 77 degrees Fahrenheit, and the dew point was 68 degrees Fahrenheit. The remarks reported lightning distant south.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:15 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftMooney M20R
Tail NumberN9147H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-550 G5B · Reciprocating · 280
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 52 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind240° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 9000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.02 inHg
Observation Time15:25
Weather SourceWFAC

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