Accident Details
Date
Sunday, April 27, 2008
NTSB Number
CHI08CA116
Location
Howell, MI
Event ID
20080513X00657
Coordinates
42.638053, -83.992225
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The inadvertent stall and low airspeed while maneuvering back to the departure airport after the baggage door opened in flight. An additional cause was the plot's diverted attention to the opening of the baggage door.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N4513H
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
24-0757
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
FLYKAPPA SALES LLC
Address
4545 PARKSIDE BLVD
Status
Deregistered
City
ALLEN PARK
State / Zip Code
MI 48101-3203
Country
United States
Analysis
The airplane received substantial damage on impact with terrain while turning back to the airport following takeoff from runway 31 (5,002 feet by 100 feet, concrete). The pilot reported that after takeoff the baggage door opened and the airplane stalled while returning to the airport. Damage to the airplane included a bent left wing.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI08CA116