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March 7, 2020 · Mooney M20K No Series · N3928H
New Orleans, LA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 7, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
New Orleans, LA
Aircraft
Mooney M20K No Series (1979)
Tail Number
N3928H
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN20CA115
According to the pilot, the air traffic tower controller requested that he "keep up the speed" and execute a "close approach" before landing. During the landing roll at night, the pilot attempted to exit the runway at an excessive speed, and the airplane "began to tilt to the right." He tried to steer the airplane back to the runway, but the airplane exited the runway and impacted a taxiway sign. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. 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 improper decision to turn the airplane from the runway onto the taxiway at an excessive speed, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and collision with a taxiway sign.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, the tower controller requested he "keep up the speed" and to execute a "close approach" before the landing. During landing rollout at night, the pilot attempted to exit the runway at an excessive speed and the airplane "began to tilt to the right." He tried to steer the airplane back to the runway, but the airplane exited the runway and collided with a taxiway sign. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time22:43 CST
Nearest AirportLouis Armstrong New Orleans In (0nm WNW)
Runway02
Runway Length7001 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M20K No Series
Tail NumberN3928H
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-360-6BCL · Reciprocating · 231
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind340° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 45 C
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time03:53
Weather SourceWFAC