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June 30, 2004 · Mooney M-20E · N77ET

Thomasville, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 30, 2004
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Thomasville, GA
Aircraft
Mooney M-20E
Tail Number
N77ET
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL04CA144

According to the pilot, he was conducting touch and go landings. During the second landing the pilot noticed he was high on the glide slope approach. The pilot extended the flaps and reduced power to increase the descent of the airplane. The airplane descended below the glide slope and landed approximately 150 yards from the approach end of runway 22. Examination of the airplane revealed both wing assemblies were buckled and curled upwards. The left main landing gear was collapsed, and the fuselage was buckled. No flight control or mechanical malfunctions were reported by the pilot prior to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's misjudgment of the airspeed and distance during approach to land that resulted in an undershoot and the subsequent collision with the ground.

Full Narrative

On June 29, 2004, at 2115 eastern daylight time, a Mooney M-20E, N77ET, registered to and operated by a private pilot, collided with the ground during a low approach into Thomasville Municipal Airport, Thomasville, Georgia. The personal flight was operated under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 with no flight plan filed. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The private pilot was uninjured and the airplane was substantially damaged. The flight departed Thomasville Airport in Thomasville, Georgia, on June 29, 2004 approximately 2055. According to the pilot, he was conducting touch and go landings and during the second approach to land he noticed the airplane was high on the glide slope. The pilot extended the flaps and reduced power to increase the descent rate of the airplane. The pilot further stated that the airplane descended below the glide slope and touched down approximately 150 yards from the approach end of runway 22. Examination of the airplane revealed both wing assemblies were buckled and curled upwards. The left main landing gear was collapsed, and the fuselage was buckled. No flight control or mechanical malfunctions were reported by the pilot prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:15 EDT
Nearest AirportThomasville Muni (1nm)
Runway22
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftMooney M-20E
Tail NumberN77ET
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO360-A1A · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 56 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

Appendix: Source Data