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July 15, 2017 · Mooney M20C · N9303V
Washington Island, WI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 15, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Washington Island, WI
Aircraft
Mooney M20C (1969)
Tail Number
N9303V
Operator
Badger Flyers
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA412
During the final approach for landing, the airplane was too low and struck trees short of the runway threshold, spun about 180°, and then impacted the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot did not submit the National Transportation Safety Board Form 6120.1 Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident/Incident Report.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Descent/approach/glide path-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
During the final approach for landing, the airplane was too low and struck trees short of the runway threshold, spun about 180° then impacted the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot failed to submit the NTSB Form 6120.1 Pilot/ Operator Aircraft Accident/ Incident Report.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:30 CDT
Nearest AirportWashington Island (0nm ESE)
Runway20
Runway Length2250 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M20C
Tail NumberN9303V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBadger Flyers
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 · Reciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 76 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 14 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time14:56
Weather SourceWFAC