N5726MMOONEY M20J 1989-02-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

MOONEY M20J S/N: 241418

Summary

On February 14, 1989, a Mooney M20J (N5726M) was involved in an incident near San Martin, CA. All 2 people 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 STUDENT TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AND INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE FLIGHT BY THE CFI WHICH RESULTED IN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED NOT BEING MAINTAINED BY THE CFI. DURING AN ATTEMPTED GO-AROUND.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX89LA108. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5726M.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, February 14, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89LA108
Location
SAN MARTIN, CA
Event ID
20001213X27748
Coordinates
37.100971, -121.599266
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE STUDENT TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AND INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE FLIGHT BY THE CFI WHICH RESULTED IN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED NOT BEING MAINTAINED BY THE CFI. DURING AN ATTEMPTED GO-AROUND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
241418
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1983
Model / ICAO
M20J M20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
M20J

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SOLANO EDWIN G
Address
N1585 BROOKE LN
City
FORT ATKINSON
State / Zip Code
WI 53538-8728
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# LAX89LA108