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July 14, 2024 · Mooney M20J · N8201R
Montauk, NY
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 14, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Montauk, NY
Aircraft
Mooney M20J (1978)
Tail Number
N8201R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA24LA317
The pilot reported that while on final approach to the runway, after passing over some high terrain, he encountered turbulence, and the airplane began to sink “very fast.” The pilot increased engine power to arrest the sink rate, however, the airplane was too low resulting in a hard landing on the runway. After the hard landing, the pilot reported the airplane first went to the right, followed by a left turn and runway excursion into bushes. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and the right aileron. The pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate glide path during the landing approach in terrain induced turbulence, resulting in a hard landing and subsequent runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while on final approach to the runway, after passing over some high terrain, he encountered turbulence, and the airplane began to sink “very fast.” The pilot increased engine power to arrest the sink rate, however, the airplane was too low resulting in a hard landing on the runway. After the hard landing, the pilot reported the airplane first went to the right, followed by a left turn and runway excursion into bushes. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and the right aileron. The pilot reported there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:35 EDT
Nearest AirportMONTAUK (0nm NNE)
Runway24
Runway Length3246 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M20J
Tail NumberN8201R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A3B6D · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 61 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 10 kt, gusting 16 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.84 inHg
Observation Time14:53
Weather SourceWFAC