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March 19, 2014 · Mooney M20J NO Series · N201VA
Lamar, CO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 19, 2014
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Lamar, CO
Aircraft
Mooney M20J NO Series (1977)
Tail Number
N201VA
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14CA440
The pilot reported he had not flown the airplane for years, but once or twice a year, he would taxi the airplane up and down his private airstrip. He stated that on this occasion, he was taxied the airplane on the airstrip, and for some unknown reason, he decided to pull back on the yoke and allow the airplane to become airborne. The airplane did not have sufficient airspeed to stay airborne. The airplane stalled and impacted the terrain in a nose down attitude resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot stated there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane which would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot allowed the airplane to liftoff without sufficient airspeed which resulted in a stall and subsequent impact with the terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported he had not flown the airplane for years, but once or twice a year, he would taxi the airplane up and down his private airstrip. He stated that on this occasion, he was taxied the airplane on the airstrip, and for some unknown reason, he decided to pull back on the yoke and allow the airplane to become airborne. The airplane did not have sufficient airspeed to stay airborne. The airplane stalled and impacted the terrain in a nose down attitude resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot stated there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane which would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:24 MDT
Nearest AirportPVT (0nm N)
Runway18
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M20J NO Series
Tail NumberN201VA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · I0360 SER · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (1 serious injury, 1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious1
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total3
Crew 1Age 69 · None · Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind210° @ 11 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 9 C
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time21:53
Weather SourceWFAC