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April 4, 2022 · Mooney M20M · N41XL

Manville, NJ

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 4, 2022
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Manville, NJ
Aircraft
Mooney M20M (2006)
Tail Number
N41XL
Operator
Guthrie Group
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA22LA179

The pilot reported that, prior to landing, he obtained weather information as specified on the instrument approach procedure chart, which was from an airport about 18 nm from the landing airport. The wind was reported as being from 350° at 7 knots, which favored runway 07. During landing, the airplane floated longer than anticipated and bounced upon touchdown. The pilot added power and elected to do a go-around maneuver; however, the airplane was unable to attain a sufficient rate of climb and impacted trees at the departure end of the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and right wing. A witness stated that the weather obtained from the airport specified on the instrument approach plate did not match the conditions at the airport at the time of the accident, which included a 10-kt tailwind on runway 07. The nearest airport's weather observation system, about 7 miles from the accident airport, included wind at 310° at 11 kts gusting to 17 kts. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s delayed go-around decision following an encounter with a tailwind during landing, which resulted in an inability to climb and subsequent impact with trees.

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that, prior to landing, he obtained weather information as specified on the instrument approach procedure chart, which was from an airport about 18 nm from the landing airport. The wind was reported as being from 350° at 7 knots, which favored runway 07. During landing, the airplane floated longer than anticipated and bounced upon touchdown. The pilot added power and elected to do a go-around maneuver; however, the airplane was unable to attain a sufficient rate of climb and impacted trees at the departure end of the runway, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage and right wing. A witness stated that the weather obtained from the airport specified on the instrument approach plate did not match the conditions at the airport at the time of the accident, which included a 10-kt tailwind on runway 07. The nearest airport's weather observation system, about 7 miles from the accident airport, included wind at 310° at 11 kts gusting to 17 kts. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:50 EDT
Nearest AirportCentral Jersey Regional Airpor (0.4nm NE)
Runway7
Runway Length3507 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMooney M20M
Tail NumberN41XL
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGuthrie Group
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-AF1B · Reciprocating · 270
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 11 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 F / 28 F
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time12:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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