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August 14, 2007 · Mooney M20R · N395MR

Wichita, KS

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 14, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Wichita, KS
Aircraft
Mooney M20R
Tail Number
N395MR
Operator
Mooney Airplane
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
DEN07LA137

The pilot reported that the preflight and local flight in the traffic pattern were normal. While on final approach to runway 18, the landing gear and flaps were extended and the airspeed was between 78 and 82 knots. During touchdown, the airplane bounced and the pilot "felt it was hard." The pilot then applied full throttle in an attempt to execute a go-around. The pilot reported that after he applied full power, there was "no power response from the aircraft." Subsequently, the airplane drifted to the right, contacted the terrain between the runway and taxiway, and came to rest on the side of the taxiway. The pilot-rated passenger reported, "To sum it up, it was a bad landing that we didn't recover from." Company policies and procedures for flight operations specify that for a company pilot to be assigned to serve as a crewmember during a demonstration flight, they must have a minimum of 200 hours total flight time, 25 hours in make, and a private pilot certificate with an instrument rating. The pilot, an employee of the company, reported he had approximately 60 total flight hours, 15 flight hours in make and model. The passenger, a contract pilot for the company, reported she had approximately 7,600 total flight hours and 55 to 60 flight hours in the accident airplane make and model. The private pilot and passenger stated to the investigator-in-charge and a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector that the private pilot was pilot in command during the accident flight. Examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies with the airframe or engine.

NTSB Probable Cause

the pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing factors are the lack of experience of the pilot and the delayed remedial action of the airline transport pilot rated passenger.

Full Narrative

On August 14, 2007, approximately 1310 central daylight time, N395MR, a Mooney M20R single-engine airplane, sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain following a loss of control during landing at Colonel James Jabara Airport (AAO), Wichita, Kansas. The private pilot and airline transport pilot-rated passenger were not injured. The airplane was registered to a private individual and operated by Mooney Airplane Company, Kerrville, Texas. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan was not filed for the Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 business flight. The local flight departed AAO approximately 1300. According to the private pilot, the purpose of the flight was to video a takeoff and landing for a Mooney Airplane Company promotion. The pilot reported that the preflight and local flight in the traffic pattern were normal. While on final approach to runway 18, the landing gear and flaps were extended and the airspeed was between 78 and 82 knots. During touchdown, the airplane bounced and the pilot "felt it was hard." The pilot then applied full throttle in an attempt to execute a go-around. The pilot reported that after he applied full power, there was "no power response from the aircraft." Subsequently, the airplane drifted to the right, contacted the terrain between the runway and taxiway, and came to rest on the left side of the taxiway. The pilot reported the winds were from 220 degrees at 10 knots and the temperature was in the 90's [degrees Fahrenheit]. According to the pilot-rated passenger, the preflight and flight around the traffic pattern were normal. The passenger stated the pilot did a "fine job setting up for landing," and the landing "looked good up to the last few seconds." During touchdown, the airplane hit hard and bounced two times on the runway. The pilot stated to the passenger that he was executing a go-around. The pilot added full power to the engine, however, "nothing happened." The airplane then drifted to the right toward the grass, and the passenger also pulled back on the control yoke to "get this thing to climb." The airplane continued through the grass and came to rest on the taxiway. The passenger reported, "To sum it up, it was a bad landing that we didn't recover from." At 1254, the AAO aviation routine weather report (METAR) reported the winds from 220 degrees at 13 knots, clear, temperature 96 degrees Fahrenheit (F), dew point 65 degrees F, and altimeter setting of 29.94 inches of mercury. Examination of the airplane by a FAA inspector revealed the nose landing gear had collapsed, the fuselage was wrinkled between the firewall and cabin, the empennage was twisted, the left and right wings were bent. Mooney Airplane Company's general policies and procedures for flight operations specify that for a company pilot to be assigned to serve as a crewmember during a demonstration flight they must have a minimum of 200 hours total flight time, 25 hours in make, and a private pilot certificate with an instrument rating. The pilot, an employee of Mooney Airplane Company, reported he had approximately 60 total flight hours, 15 flight hours in Mooney series airplanes. The passenger, a contract pilot for Mooney Airplane Company, reported she had approximately 7,600 total flight hours and 55 to 60 flight hours in the accident airplane make and model. The private pilot and passenger stated to the NTSB investigator-in-charge and a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector that the private pilot was pilot in command during the accident flight.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:10 CDT
Nearest AirportColonel James Jabara Airport (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length6101 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMooney M20R
Tail NumberN395MR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMooney Airplane
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-550-G · Reciprocating · 280
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 23 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 13 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time17:54
Weather SourceWFAC

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