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April 28, 2017 · Mooney M20J NO Series · N1157N

Cedar Key, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 28, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Cedar Key, FL
Aircraft
Mooney M20J NO Series (1982)
Tail Number
N1157N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA211

The private pilot reported that, during the landing roll, he had traveled about halfway down the 2,355 ft-long runway when he realized that a go-around was going to be required. He could not recall the airplane's airspeed when the airplane touched down on the runway that was located steps from the ocean. However, he did recall that he initiated the go-around by applying full throttle, retracting the flaps to 0, and rotating at 62 knots. The airplane "lifted off but did not gain altitude." The pilot lowered the nose to accelerate, but the airplane stalled and impacted the water. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing spar and aileron. According to the manufacturer's Pilot's Operating Handbook, the go-around procedure is: CAUTION To minimize control wheel forces during go-around, timely nose-down trimming is recommended to counteract nose up pitching moment as power is increased and/or flap retraction. Power…..Full Throttle/2700 RPM Mixture…..Full Rich Airspeed…..65 KIAS Wing Flaps…..Takeoff position after climb established Trim…..Nose Down (to reduce control forces) Airspeed…..Accelerate to 76 KIAS Landing Gear…..-Retract Wing Flaps…..Retract Cowl Flaps…..Open Airspeed…..Accelerate to 86 KIAS The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to follow the manufacturer’s go-around procedure, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Full Narrative

The private pilot reported that during the landing roll, he had traveled about half of the distance down the 2,355 ft. runway and he realized that a go-around was going to be required. He could not recall the airplane's airspeed when the airplane touched down on the runway that was located steps from the ocean. However, he did recall that he initiated the go-around by applying full throttle, retracting the flaps to zero and rotating at 62 kts. The airplane "lifted off but did not gain altitude." The pilot lowered the nose to accelerate, but the airplane stalled abd impacted the water. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing spar and aileron. According to the manufacturer's pilot operating handbook, the go-around procedure is: CAUTION To minimize control wheel forces during go-around, timely nose-down trimming is recommended to counteract nose up pitching moment as power is increased and/ or flap retraction. Power….. Full Throttle/2700 RPM Mixture….. Full Rich Airspeed….. 65 KIAS Wing Flaps….. Takeoff position after climb established Trim….. Nose Down (to reduce control forces) Airspeed….. Accelerate to 76 KIAS Landing Gear….. Retract Wing Flaps….. Retract Cowl Flaps….. Open Airspeed….. Accelerate to 86 KIAS The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:06 EDT
Nearest AirportGeorge T Lewis (0nm SW)
Runway23
Runway Length2355 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMooney M20J NO Series
Tail NumberN1157N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A3B6D · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class · None
Crew 2None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 10 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point61 F
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time19:15
Weather SourceWFAC

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