N6731U

Substantial
None

Mooney M20CS/N: 2463

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
NTSB Number
NYC07CA231
Location
Allentown, PA
Event ID
20071025X01654
Coordinates
40.652221, -75.440277
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
2463
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1963
Model / ICAO
M20CM20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
M20C

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GONDOUIN FRANCIS P
Address
40 BELLAM BLVD UNIT 9535
City
SAN RAFAEL
State / Zip Code
CA 94912-5727
Country
United States

Analysis

According to the student pilot of the Mooney M20C, he was returning to land at his home airport following a solo cross country flight. During the approach to the runway, there was a crosswind, and when the airplane touched down it bounced twice. After the third touchdown, the left wing rose while the right wing dropped, and the pilot "didn't straighten out [the airplane] correctly." The airplane subsequently departed the right side of the runway, and the right wing struck a sign. The pilot did not report any mechanical abnormalities associated 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# NYC07CA231