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August 16, 2011 · Mooney M20R · N121RP
West Chester, PA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 16, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
West Chester, PA
Aircraft
Mooney M20R
Tail Number
N121RP
Operator
John a Rossi
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA11CA460
The pilot reported that, during an approach to the runway, the wind was gusting. As he reached the threshold, the stall warning horn sounded, and the airplane dropped to the runway then bounced. The pilot realized that the airplane was both airborne and slow, so he applied full takeoff power to initiate a go-around. The airplane encountered another gust and started to drop again as the stall warning horn sounded. The pilot retracted the landing gear in an attempt to climb, but the airplane impacted the runway and slid into the grass. An examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported that the wind was variable at 8 knots, gusting to 20 knots. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Angle of attack-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during an approach to the runway, the winds were gusting. As he reached the threshold, the stall warning horn sounded. The airplane dropped to the runway and then bounced. The pilot realized that the airplane was both airborne and slow so he applied full takeoff power to initiate a go-around. The airplane encountered another gust and started to drop again as the stall warning horn sounded. The pilot retracted the landing gear in an attempt to climb, but the airplane impacted the runway and slid into the grass. An examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported that the winds were variable at 8 knots, gusting to 20 knots. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EDT
Nearest AirportBrandywine Airport (0nm)
Runway09
Runway Length3347 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M20R
Tail NumberN121RP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJohn a Rossi
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO-550 SERIES · Reciprocating · 300
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 63 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind8 kt, gusting 20 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2500 ft
Altimeter29.95 inHg
Observation Time18:00
Weather SourcePILO