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August 9, 2010 · Mooney M20M · N9153Z

Poughkeepsie, NY

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 9, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Poughkeepsie, NY
Aircraft
Mooney M20M
Tail Number
N9153Z
Operator
Demitri Alden
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA10CA412

The pilot stated that he received an instrument flight rules clearance from air traffic control for a night global positioning system approach to runway 24 at his destination airport. Upon reaching the final approach fix, he turned the landing lights on, lowered the landing gear and extended the flaps to the full down position. He observed both alternator lights flicker, then remain illuminated. He continued the approach and flared the airplane higher than normal. The airplane landed hard and bounced several times. The pilot lost directional control of the airplane, and it departed the left side of the runway and came to rest upright in the grass. Examination of the airplane revealed structural damage to the landing gear, right wing, and fuselage, consistent with ground impact. Weather, about the time of the accident, included clear skies and winds from 190 degrees true at 8 knots.

NTSB Probable Cause

Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Landing flare-Incorrect use/operation - C

Full Narrative

The pilot stated he received an instrument flight rules clearance from air traffic control for a night global positioning system approach to runway 24 at his destination airport. Upon reaching the final approach fix, he turned the landing lights on, lowered the landing gear and extended the flaps to the full down position. He observed both alternator lights flicker, then remain illuminated. He continued the approach and flared the airplane higher than normal. The airplane landed hard and bounced several times. The pilot lost directional control of the airplane, and it departed the left side of the runway and came to rest upright in the grass. Examination of the airplane revealed structural damage to the landing gear, right wing, and fuselage, consistent with ground impact. Weather, about the time of the accident, included clear skies and winds from 190 degrees true at 8 knots.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:50 EDT
Nearest AirportDutchess County Airport (0nm)
Runway24
Runway Length5001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMooney M20M
Tail NumberN9153Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDemitri Alden
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540 SER · Reciprocating · 310
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind190° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time00:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data