N270SD

Substantial
None

MOONEY M20S/N: 27-0256

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 2, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09CA414
Location
Steamboat Springs, CO
Event ID
20090707X13323
Coordinates
40.516109, -106.866111
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's improper pitch control during the go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N270SD
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
27-0256
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1998
Model / ICAO
M20M20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
PO BOX 771062
Status
Deregistered
City
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
CO 80477-1062
Country
United States

Analysis

Prior to departing on a 108-nautical mile cross country mile, the private pilot reported that he remained in the traffic pattern for one touch-and-go landing. The airplane was flown at a slower than normal speed on the downwind and base legs. The airplane crossed 30 feet above the runway "numbers" at 67 to 68 knots. The pilot reduced engine power for the landing and the airplane stalled at approximately 7 to 10 feet above the runway. After experiencing a hard landing, the airplane bounced back into the air and the pilot elected to perform a go-around. The pilot selected full power and pulled back on the yoke to avoid nose wheel contact with the runway. The pilot reported that the airplane became airborne but he was at a slower than normal airspeed. At approximately 10 to 20 feet above the runway, the airplane entered a second stall, rolled left and impacted terrain. The airplane was substantially damaged. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. No pre-impact anomalies were detected during a post-accident inspection.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09CA414