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October 15, 2022 · Mooney M20E · N6031Q

Marble Canyon, AZ

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 15, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Marble Canyon, AZ
Aircraft
Mooney M20E (1965)
Tail Number
N6031Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR23LA023

The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll he noticed a vibration, and a possible loss of power, and the airplane veered to the left off the narrow (35 ft) runway when he decided to abort the takeoff. He therefore aborted the takeoff and subsequently the airplane impacted a dirt berm and came to rest in a ditch. Postaccident examination of the engine revealed no evidence of mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation. The engine was run at various power settings with no anomalies noted. The pilot subsequently stated that he had since flown in another Mooney after the accident and, having experienced the effect of a rough surface on the landing gear, that the vibrations were likely an effect of the rough runway surface on the nose gear.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s loss of directional control during a takeoff from a rough, narrow runway, resulting in an aborted takeoff and subsequent runway excursion.

Full Narrative

On October 15, 2022, about 0830 mountain standard time, a Mooney M20E airplane, N6031Q, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Marble Canyon, Arizona. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll he noticed a vibration, and a possible loss of power, and the airplane veered to the left off the narrow (35 ft) runway when he decided to abort the takeoff. Subsequently, the left main wheel departed off the runway’s edge and dug into the sand, causing a loss of performance and directional control of the airplane. The airplane then impacted a dirt berm and came to rest in a ditch. Postaccident examination of the engine revealed no evidence of mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation. The engine was run at various power settings with no anomalies noted. The pilot subsequently stated that he had since flown in another Mooney after the accident and, having experienced the effect of a rough surface on the landing gear, that the vibrations were likely an effect of the rough runway surface on the nose gear. Airport remarks stated that the runway was resurfaced. It further stated that the resurfaced portion of Runway 03-21 is tight with no loose material but is somewhat rough.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:30 MST
Nearest AirportMarble Canyon (0nm E)
Runway21
Runway Length3715 ft
Runway Width35 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMooney M20E
Tail NumberN6031Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · I0360 SER · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1None
Crew 2Age 57 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind310° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 F / 23 F
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time07:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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