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February 17, 2011 · Mooney Aircraft M20K · N262CP
Urbana, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 17, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 serious injury)
Location
Urbana, IL
Aircraft
Mooney Aircraft M20K
Tail Number
N262CP
Operator
Folk Daniel H
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA196
Prior to the flight, the pilot contacted the destination airport's fixed based operator to inquire about the local wind conditions. He planned on diverting to an alternate airport if the crosswind was too strong. During the final approach to the airport, the airplane encountered turbulent wind. The airplane ballooned during the landing flare, and the pilot executed a go-around. During the attempted go-around, the left wing contacted terrain, and came to rest upright adjacent to a residence. During the accident sequence, the airplane sustained damage to the firewall, fuselage, and both wings. Postaccident examination of the airplane showed no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Personnel issues-Task performance-Use of equip/info-Aircraft control-Pilot - C
Full Narrative
Prior to the flight, the pilot contacted the destination airport's fixed base operator to inquire about the local wind conditions. The pilot planned on diverting to an alternate airport if the crosswinds were too strong. During the final approach to the destination airport, the airplane encountered turbulent winds. The airplane ballooned during the landing flare, and the pilot executed a go-around. During the attempted go-around, the left wing contacted terrain, and the airplane came to rest upright adjacent to a residence. During the accident sequence, the airplane sustained damage to the firewall, fuselage, and both wings. Postaccident examination of the airplane showed no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:30 CST
Nearest AirportFrasca Field Airport (1nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney Aircraft M20K
Tail NumberN262CP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFolk Daniel H
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · TSIO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 225
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 serious injury)
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 20 kt, gusting 26 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO