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May 30, 2006 · Mooney M20J · N201XW
Wichita Falls, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 30, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (4 uninjured)
Location
Wichita Falls, TX
Aircraft
Mooney M20J
Tail Number
N201XW
Operator
201
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DFW06CA144
The 84-hour private pilot stated that during the landing flare, while at approximately 3 to 4 feet above the runway, a "strong burst of wind hit the aircraft from the left side raising the left wing and moving the aircraft to the right of the runway." The pilot stated that he attempted to correct the rise in the left wing and abort the landing when the right wing impacted the ground. The accident occurred on runway 17, which is 4,450-feet long and 75-feet wide. At the time of the accident the weather observation facility located 5 miles from the accident site was reporting winds from 130 degrees at 15 knots, gusting to 23 knots.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind.
Full Narrative
The 84-hour private pilot stated that during the landing flare, while at approximately 3 to 4 feet above the runway, a "strong burst of wind hit the aircraft from the left side raising the left wing and moving the aircraft to the right of the runway." The pilot stated that he attempted to correct the rise in the left wing and abort the landing when the right wing impacted the ground. The accident occurred on runway 17, which is 4,450-feet long and 75-feet wide. At the time of the accident the weather observation facility located 5 miles from the accident site was reporting winds from 130 degrees at 15 knots, gusting to 23 knots.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time23:45 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M20J
Tail NumberN201XW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operator201
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (4 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured4
Total4
Crew 1Age 31 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0