N1338WMOONEY M20E 1992-09-26 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

MOONEY M20E S/N: 226

Summary

On September 26, 1992, a Mooney M20E (N1338W) was involved in an incident near Stow, MA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ATTAIN PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT DURING LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE DARKNESS, A LACK OF RUNWAY LIGHTING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF VISUAL QUES.

This incident is documented in NTSB report BFO92LA148. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1338W.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, September 26, 1992
NTSB Number
BFO92LA148
Location
STOW, MA
Event ID
20001211X15629
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ATTAIN PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT DURING LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE DARKNESS, A LACK OF RUNWAY LIGHTING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF VISUAL QUES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
226
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
M20E M20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
KINZELMAN PAUL M
Address
46 PRIEST ST
Status
Deregistered
City
HUDSON
State / Zip Code
MA 01749
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# BFO92LA148