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October 7, 2017 · Mooney M20 C · N7884V

Topping, VA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 7, 2017
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Location
Topping, VA
Aircraft
Mooney M20 C (1964)
Tail Number
N7884V
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA004

According to the pilot, he began the takeoff roll from a runway intersection and pitched the airplane's nose up for maximum climb to avoid trees; however, he stated, "I over-rotated and entered a power-on stall." He attempted to correct by lowering the nose, but the airplane rolled to the left and entered the trees before impacting a house. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. 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 exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in a departure stall.

Full Narrative

According to the pilot, he began the takeoff roll from a runway intersection and pitched the nose of the airplane up for maximum climb to avoid trees, however, "I over-rotated and entered a power-on stall." He attempted to correct by lowering the nose, but the airplane rolled to the left and entered the trees before impacting a house. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings and the fuselage. 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 Time08:51 EDT
Nearest AirportHummel Field (2nm WSW)
Runway01
Runway Length2167 ft
Runway Width45 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMooney M20 C
Tail NumberN7884V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360 SER · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured1
Total3
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class · Minor
Crew 2Minor
Crew 3None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 66 F
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time12:35
Weather SourceWFAC

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