Summary
On April 28, 2008, a Mooney M20E (N79833) was involved in an incident near Erie, CO. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the touch and go landing.
The solo student pilot was applying power during a practice soft field touch and go landing when the aircraft veered to the left, departed the paved surface of the runway and struck an airfield sign. The student pilot stated he had accomplished three soft field practice takeoff and landings in the accident airplane the day of the accident (15 to 20 total), prior to being cleared by his flight instructor to perform the maneuver solo. The student pilot stated he was uncomfortable performing the maneuver due to the airplane's high engine power and tendency to pull hard to the left during the maneuver. The weather was clear with winds 230 degrees at 4 knots. Examination of the aircraft revealed damage to the right aileron.
This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN08CA086. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N79833.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the touch and go landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
The solo student pilot was applying power during a practice soft field touch and go landing when the aircraft veered to the left, departed the paved surface of the runway and struck an airfield sign. The student pilot stated he had accomplished three soft field practice takeoff and landings in the accident airplane the day of the accident (15 to 20 total), prior to being cleared by his flight instructor to perform the maneuver solo. The student pilot stated he was uncomfortable performing the maneuver due to the airplane's high engine power and tendency to pull hard to the left during the maneuver. The weather was clear with winds 230 degrees at 4 knots. Examination of the aircraft revealed damage to the right aileron. The student pilot stated there was no mechanical malfunction or failure of the airplane prior to the accident.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DEN08CA086