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December 30, 2020 · Mooney International M20TN NO Series · N728VM
Holly Ridge, NC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 30, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Holly Ridge, NC
Aircraft
Mooney International M20TN NO Series (2015)
Tail Number
N728VM
Operator
Mbs Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA21LA097
The pilot reported that during the first landing attempt at the destination airport the airplane was too fast, so he performed a go-around. During his second attempt, he descended and touched down on the runway, however, he overshot his intended landing spot. He added that he did not believe a safe go-around could be performed after the touchdown, so he decided to continue the landing roll and applied max braking, however, the airplane overran the end of the runway and struck mower equipment located to the right of the runway. The left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to perform a go-around during an unstable approach to land which resulted in a landing area overshoot and a subsequent runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the first landing attempt at the destination airport the airplane was too fast, so he performed a go-around. During his second attempt, he descended and touched down on the runway, however, he overshot his intended landing spot. He added that he did not believe a safe go-around could be performed after the touchdown, so he decided to continue the landing roll and applied max braking, however, the airplane overran the end of the runway and struck mower equipment located to the right of the runway. The left wing sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:10 EST
Nearest AirportHolly Ridge/Topsail Island Air (0nm SE)
Runway32
Runway Length3591 ft
Runway Width88 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney International M20TN NO Series
Tail NumberN728VM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorMbs Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-550-G · Reciprocating · 280
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 61 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 F / 50 F
Altimeter30.29 inHg
Observation Time17:56
Weather SourceWFAC