N262CP

Substantial
Serious

MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORP. M20KS/N: 25-0092

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, February 17, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA196
Location
Urbana, IL
Event ID
20110218X44300
Coordinates
40.146389, -88.198333
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the go-around.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N262CP
Make
MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORP.
Serial Number
25-0092
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1979
Model / ICAO
M20KM20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FOLK DANIEL H
Address
807 W MAIN ST
Status
Deregistered
City
URBANA
State / Zip Code
IL 61801-2509
Country
United States

Analysis

Prior to the flight, the pilot contacted the destination airport's fixed base operator to inquire about the local wind conditions. The pilot planned on diverting to an alternate airport if the crosswinds were too strong. During the final approach to the destination airport, the airplane encountered turbulent winds. The airplane ballooned during the landing flare, and the pilot executed a go-around. During the attempted go-around, the left wing contacted terrain, and the airplane came to rest upright adjacent to a residence. During the accident sequence, the airplane sustained damage to the firewall, fuselage, and both wings. Postaccident examination of the airplane showed no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures 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# CEN11CA196