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September 12, 2007 · Mooney M20C · N6731U
Allentown, PA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 12, 2007
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Allentown, PA
Aircraft
Mooney M20C
Tail Number
N6731U
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC07CA231
The student pilot of the Mooney M20C was returning to land at his home airport following a solo cross country flight. During the approach to the runway, there was a crosswind, and when the airplane touched down it bounced twice. After the third touchdown, the left wing rose while the right wing dropped, and the pilot "didn't straighten [the airplane] out correctly." The airplane subsequently departed the right side of the runway, and the right wing struck a sign. The pilot did not report any mechanical abnormalities associated with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Full Narrative
According to the student pilot of the Mooney M20C, he was returning to land at his home airport following a solo cross country flight. During the approach to the runway, there was a crosswind, and when the airplane touched down it bounced twice. After the third touchdown, the left wing rose while the right wing dropped, and the pilot "didn't straighten out [the airplane] correctly." The airplane subsequently departed the right side of the runway, and the right wing struck a sign. The pilot did not report any mechanical abnormalities associated with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:15 EDT
Nearest AirportLehigh Valley Intl. Airport (0nm)
Runway24
Runway Length7600 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M20C
Tail NumberN6731U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 29 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind330° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 46
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time22:20
Weather SourceWFAC