N9153Y

Substantial
None

Mooney M20MS/N: 27-0125

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 17, 2007
NTSB Number
CHI07CA282
Location
Grand Rapids, MI
Event ID
20071011X01555
Coordinates
42.880832, -85.522781
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
5
Total Aboard
5

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot not maintaining directional control of the aircraft during the crosswind landing. Factors were the crosswind and the runway lights that were impacted.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
27-0125
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1991
Model / ICAO
M20MM20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
M20M

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
AKN INC
Address
6000 DOUGLAS DR N
City
CRYSTAL
State / Zip Code
MN 55429-2314
Country
United States

Analysis

The aircraft's left landing gear exited the runway during a crosswind landing and its left wing impacted runway lights. The pilot reported that he brought the landing gear back onto the runway and resumed the rollout and taxi. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI07CA282