N7784MMOONEY M-20F 1989-07-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

MOONEY M-20F S/N: 22-0032

Summary

On July 01, 1989, a Mooney M-20F (N7784M) was involved in an accident near Mchenry, MD. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT LANDED HARD AND COLLAPSED THE LANDING GEAR WHEN HE FAILED TO ARREST HIS DESCENT RATE DURING LANDING. AFTERWARDAS HE TRIED TO MAKE A GO-AROUND THE PILOT DID NOT OBTAIN ADEQUATE FLYING SPEED, THE AIRCRAFT STALLED AND COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO89LA052. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7784M.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 1, 1989
NTSB Number
BFO89LA052
Location
MCHENRY, MD
Event ID
20001213X28740
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT LANDED HARD AND COLLAPSED THE LANDING GEAR WHEN HE FAILED TO ARREST HIS DESCENT RATE DURING LANDING. AFTERWARDAS HE TRIED TO MAKE A GO-AROUND THE PILOT DID NOT OBTAIN ADEQUATE FLYING SPEED, THE AIRCRAFT STALLED AND COLLIDED WITH THE GROUND.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
22-0032
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1974
Model / ICAO
M-20F M20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MCKEEVER ROBERT L III
Address
20511 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
BROOKVILLE
State / Zip Code
MD 20833
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# BFO89LA052