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May 1, 2016 · Mooney M20 F · N3386X
Plano, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 1, 2016
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Plano, TX
Aircraft
Mooney M20 F (1966)
Tail Number
N3386X
Operator
James M Mccrum
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA218
The pilot reported that when he aborted the landing due to gusty wind conditions, the airplane drifted to the left of the runway and impacted a fence. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with a fence.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that when he aborted the landing due to gusty wind conditions, the airplane drifted to the left of the runway and impacted a fence. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 CDT
Nearest AirportAir Park-Dallas (0nm SSE)
Runway34
Runway Length3080 ft
Runway Width30 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M20 F
Tail NumberN3386X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJames M Mccrum
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 68 · Third Class · Minor
Crew 2Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 13 kt, gusting 19 kt
Visibility27 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 50
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time15:47
Weather SourceWFAC