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September 10, 2015 · Mooney Airplane M20TN NO Series · N892PS

Myakka City, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 10, 2015
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Myakka City, FL
Aircraft
Mooney Airplane M20TN NO Series (2008)
Tail Number
N892PS
Operator
Gordon C Decou
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA15CA269

According to the pilot, while landing on a wet sod strip, in gusty wind conditions, he was aware of thunderstorms approximately 4 miles to the west and north of the airport. He stated that it was drizzling during the landing roll, and the airplane encountered severe wind from the west. The pilot reported that the wind blew the airplane off of the runway to the right; "sideways" and the right wing impacted a fence-post. The pilot stated that the airplane's landing gear and propeller became entangled in the fence wire as the airplane rolled to a stop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The weather from the nearest reporting station identified thunderstorms in the vicinity of the accident location, at the time of the accident. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in windy conditions, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.

Full Narrative

According to the pilot, while landing on a wet sod strip, in gusty wind conditions, he was aware of thunderstorms approximately 4 miles to the west and north of the airport. He stated that it was drizzling during the landing roll, and the airplane encountered severe wind from the west. The pilot reported that the wind blew the airplane off of the runway to the right; "sideways" and the right wing impacted a fence-post. The pilot stated that the airplane's landing gear and propeller became entangled in the fence wire as the airplane rolled to a stop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. The weather from the nearest reporting station identified thunderstorms in the vicinity of the accident location, at the time of the accident. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical failures or anomalies prior to or during the flight that would have prevented normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EDT
Nearest Airport0nm NNW
Runway33
Runway Length3400 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMooney Airplane M20TN NO Series
Tail NumberN892PS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGordon C Decou
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-550-G · Reciprocating · 280
Seats4

People & Injuries

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

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.97 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data