N231K

Substantial
None

MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORP. M20KS/N: 25-0004

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, September 15, 2011
NTSB Number
ERA11CA494
Location
Anderson, SC
Event ID
20110917X12738
Coordinates
34.490001, -82.705558
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 directional control during an attempted go-around.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N231K
Make
MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORP.
Serial Number
25-0004
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
M20KM20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
3011 W BUCKEYE RD
Status
Deregistered
City
PHOENIX
State / Zip Code
AZ 85009-5734
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot stated he landed the airplane on runway 5 and about half way down the runway the wind shifted to a strong tailwind and the tail raised up. The airplane veered to the left. He applied full power in order to prevent the airplane from turning, the airplane became airborne, but the pilot realized that there was not enough "airspeed" or runway remaining to perform the go around. Therefore, the pilot reduced the power, the left wing struck the ground, the left main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane came to rest in a grassy area on the left side of the runway. The airplane incurred substantial damage to the fuselage, firewall, and left wing during the accident sequence. The pilot reported there were no preexisting mechanical anomalies with the airplane. The wind reported at the airport about the time of the accident was from 280 degrees at 7 knots.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA11CA494