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August 8, 2004 · Mooney M20K · N11640

Jackson Hole, WY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 8, 2004
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Jackson Hole, WY
Aircraft
Mooney M20K
Tail Number
N11640
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN04CA117

According to the pilot, he had attempted to land on runway 19 but had performed a go-around because of windshear approximately 15 to 20 feet agl. During the second attempt to land, he increased his airspeed to compensate for the wind. The pilot reported that during the landing flare "the bottom dropped out." He increased power to go around but the airplane continued to sink. The airplane drifted to the left and subsequently struck a runway light causing substantial damage. The Automated Weather Observation System reported the winds at 1640 as 210 degrees at 9 knots. The pilot estimated that the winds at the time of the accident were 250 degrees at 10 to 15 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a stall/mush. Contributing factors include the windshear, the crosswind and the runway light.

Full Narrative

On August 8, 2004, at approximately 1640 mountain daylight time, a Mooney M20K, N11640, piloted by a private pilot, was substantially damaged when it collided with terrain while landing at Jackson Hole Airport, Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The personal flight was being conducted under the provisions of Title 14 CFR Part 91 without a flight plan. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The flight originated at Riverton, Wyoming, at 1520. According to a telephone interview with the pilot, he said he had attempted to land on runway 19 but had performed a go-around because of windshear approximately 15 to 20 feet agl. During the second attempt to land, he increased his airspeed to compensate for the wind. The pilot reported that during the landing flare "the bottom dropped out." He increased power to go around but the airplane continued to sink. The airplane drifted to the left and subsequently struck a runway light. Both wings were bent, the landing gear collapsed and the fuselage was wrinkled. The Jackson Hole Automated Weather Observation System reported the winds at 1640 as 210 degrees at 9 knots. The pilot estimated that the winds at the time of the accident were 250 degrees at 10 to 15 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:40 MDT
Nearest AirportJackson Hole (1nm S)
Runway19
Runway Length6300 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMooney M20K
Tail NumberN11640
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-360 · Reciprocating · 225
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 37 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 6 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point28 C
Altimeter30.31 inHg
Observation Time19:57
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data