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July 3, 2011 · Mooney Aircraft M20S · N2234X

Washington Island, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 3, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Washington Island, WI
Aircraft
Mooney Aircraft M20S
Tail Number
N2234X
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA462

The pilot landed the airplane using a short field technique which he had recently practiced with his flight instructor. During the landing roll, the airplane's wheels rolled through some potholes causing the airplane to become airborne again. The pilot attempted to abort the landing by applying full throttle and retracting the flaps to the takeoff position. However, with full throttle and full aft elevator, the airplane would not climb and settled back down onto the ground. The airplane veered to the left and impacted a ditch, which tore off the landing gear, and substantially damaged the empennage and horizontal stabilizer. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane. The pilot reported he was late in initiating the aborted landing procedure.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing and his delayed remedial action to abort the landing.

Full Narrative

The pilot landed the airplane using the "short field technique" which he had recently practiced with his instructor. During the landing roll, the airplane's wheels rolled through some potholes causing the airplane to become airborne again. The pilot attempted to abort the landing by applying full throttle and retracting the flaps to the takeoff position. However, with full throttle and full aft elevator, the airplane would not climb and settled back down onto the ground. The airplane veered to the left and went through a small ditch, which tore off the landing gear. The airplane continued to slide along the ground until finally coming rest, adjacent to a road near the airport perimeter edge. A postaccident examination of the airplane showed the empennage was buckled and the horizontal stabilizer was partially separated. There were no mechanical anomalies or issues noted with the airplane. The pilot reported he was late in initiating the aborted landing procedure.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 CDT
Nearest AirportWashington Island Airport (0nm)
Runway14
Runway Length2230 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMooney Aircraft M20S
Tail NumberN2234X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO-550 SERIES · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind150° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data