N2234X

Substantial
None

MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORP. M20SS/N: 30-0001

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 3, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA462
Location
Washington Island, WI
Event ID
20110707X61205
Coordinates
45.385555, -86.923614
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing and his delayed remedial action to abort the landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N2234X
Make
MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORP.
Serial Number
30-0001
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1999
Model / ICAO
M20SM20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BEEGLES AIRCRAFT SERVICE
Address
635 AIRPORT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
GREELEY
State / Zip Code
CO 80631-9148
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot landed the airplane using the "short field technique" which he had recently practiced with his instructor. During the landing roll, the airplane's wheels rolled through some potholes causing the airplane to become airborne again. The pilot attempted to abort the landing by applying full throttle and retracting the flaps to the takeoff position. However, with full throttle and full aft elevator, the airplane would not climb and settled back down onto the ground. The airplane veered to the left and went through a small ditch, which tore off the landing gear. The airplane continued to slide along the ground until finally coming rest, adjacent to a road near the airport perimeter edge. A postaccident examination of the airplane showed the empennage was buckled and the horizontal stabilizer was partially separated. There were no mechanical anomalies or issues noted with the airplane. The pilot reported he was late in initiating the aborted landing procedure.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA462