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November 14, 2006 · Mooney M20J · N202WB

Akron, OH

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 14, 2006
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Akron, OH
Aircraft
Mooney M20J
Tail Number
N202WB
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI07CA023

The airplane was substantially damaged when it impacted the runway during landing. The pilot reported that he deployed full flaps during the right turn from base leg to final approach. He stated that upon rolling out of the turn on final, he realized that the flaps were not symmetrically deployed. He added that the right flap was full down, but the left flap was only partially down. He attempted to raise the flaps; however, they became jammed asymmetrically. He stated that "as I rolled out for the flare, the left wing stalled and dropped sharply. I attempted to add power which only temporarily lifted the left wing. With the right wing generating significant lift and the left wing not, a steep left turn and loss of control resulted." A post accident examination confirmed flap system continuity. In addition, the flap actuator motor operated when electrical power was applied. Impact damage precluded an exact measurement of the flap deflections and rigging. The pilot noted that he had experienced an asymmetric extension and jammed flap situation about 2 months prior to the accident. He reported that in that instance he had maintained additional airspeed on approach and landed safely. He reported that subsequent maintenance action had resolved the problem and he had not experienced any further flap problems until the accident flight.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the airplane's low altitude at the time of the stall and the asymmetric flap configuration.

Full Narrative

The airplane was substantially damaged when it impacted the runway during landing. The pilot reported that he deployed full flaps during the right turn from base leg to final approach. He stated that upon rolling out of the turn on final, he realized that the flaps were not symmetrically deployed. He added that the right flap was full down, but the left flap was only partially down. He attempted to raise the flaps; however, they became jammed asymmetrically. He stated that "as I rolled out for the flare, the left wing stalled and dropped sharply. I attempted to add power which only temporarily lifted the left wing. With the right wing generating significant lift and the left wing not, a steep left turn and loss of control resulted." A post accident examination confirmed flap system continuity. In addition, the flap actuator motor operated when electrical power was applied. Impact damage precluded an exact measurement of the flap deflections and rigging. The pilot noted that he had experienced an asymmetric extension and jammed flap situation in September 2006. He reported that in that instance he had maintained additional airspeed on approach and landed safely. Records indicated that on September 8, 2006, maintenance personnel "tightened the connections for the flap switch" and "neutralized the flaps [and] adjusted for level flight when extended." The most recent annual inspection was completed on September 1, 2006. During the inspection, the inboard flap hinge brackets were found to be loose and were tightened. Records related to the prior annual inspection dated August 1, 2005, noted that "the right flap was found to be 2 degrees lower that the left flap." The entry indicated that the flaps were rigged to neutral. He reported that he had not experienced any further flap problems after the maintenance until the accident flight.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:55 EST
Nearest AirportAkron-Canton Regional (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length7601 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMooney M20J
Tail NumberN202WB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1B6D · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 7 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C / 32 C
Altimeter29.85 inHg
Observation Time20:51
Weather SourceWFAC

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