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July 10, 2004 · Mooney Aircraft M20S · N10059

Farmington, NM

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 10, 2004
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Farmington, NM
Aircraft
Mooney Aircraft M20S
Tail Number
N10059
Operator
Lawrence K Irving
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN04CA102

The pilot was the second airplane in a flight of two and he was number two for landing. During the base leg of the traffic pattern, he became concerned about separation between his airplane the airplane landing in front of him. As the airplane in front of him started to clear the runway, the pilot noticed that he "had allowed an excessive sink rate to develop" and that his airplane had drifted to the right of the runway. The pilot elected to go around. The pilot said that during the go around, the airplane "was not able to accelerate or climb out of ground effect ..." The airplane subsequently impacted the ground, causing substantial damage to the landing gear and right wing. An examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention.

Full Narrative

On July 10, 2004, at 1113 mountain daylight time, a Mooney M20S, N10059, piloted by an airline transport pilot, sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain during a go-around at Four Corners Regional Airport (FMN), Farmington, New Mexico. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The ferry flight was being conducted on a visual flight rules flight plan under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The cross-country flight originated at Santa Teresa, New Mexico, at approximately 0920. According to the report submitted by the pilot, he was the second airplane in a flight of two and he was number two for landing. During the base leg of the traffic pattern, he became concerned about separation between his airplane the airplane landing in front of him. As the airplane in front of him started to clear the runway, the pilot noticed that he "had allowed an excessive sink rate to develop" and the airplane had drifted to the right of the runway. He elected to go around. The pilot reported that during the go around, the airplane "was not able to accelerate or climb out of ground effect" and impacted the ground, collapsing the landing gear and bending the right wing spar. A postaccident examination of the airplane systems revealed no anomalies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:13 MDT
Nearest AirportFour Corners Regional (1nm W)
Runway07
Runway Length6704 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMooney Aircraft M20S
Tail NumberN10059
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorLawrence K Irving
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-550-G6B · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · First Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind190° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point43 C
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time17:19
Weather SourceWFAC

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