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August 17, 2007 · Mooney M20M · N9153Y
Grand Rapids, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 17, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
Grand Rapids, MI
Aircraft
Mooney M20M
Tail Number
N9153Y
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI07CA282
The aircraft's left landing gear exited the runway during a crosswind landing and the left wing impacted runway lights. The pilot reported that he brought the landing gear back onto the runway and resumed the rollout and taxi. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot not maintaining directional control of the aircraft during the crosswind landing. Factors were the crosswind and the runway lights that were impacted.
Full Narrative
The aircraft's left landing gear exited the runway during a crosswind landing and its left wing impacted runway lights. The pilot reported that he brought the landing gear back onto the runway and resumed the rollout and taxi. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:30 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M20M
Tail NumberN9153Y
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsTextron Lycoming · TIO-540 · Reciprocating · 270
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 15 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 18000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point43 C
Altimeter31.10 inHg
Observation Time17:56
Weather SourceWFAC