N121RP

Substantial
None

MOONEY M20RS/N: 29-0141

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA11CA460
Location
West Chester, PA
Event ID
20110818X92408
Coordinates
39.987220, -75.575553
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
29-0141
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1998
Model / ICAO
M20RM20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
M20R

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
JOHN A ROSSI INC
Address
109 GREENBRIAR DR
City
WEST CHESTER
State / Zip Code
PA 19382-6151
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that during an approach to the runway, the winds were gusting. As he reached the threshold, the stall warning horn sounded. The airplane dropped to the runway and then bounced. The pilot realized that the airplane was both airborne and slow so he applied full takeoff power to initiate a go-around. The airplane encountered another gust and started to drop again as the stall warning horn sounded. The pilot retracted the landing gear in an attempt to climb, but the airplane impacted the runway and slid into the grass. An examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported that the winds were variable at 8 knots, gusting to 20 knots. The pilot reported no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA11CA460