Summary
On August 17, 2012, a Mooney M20E (N5642Q) was involved in an incident near Gresham, WI. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control and clearance from field corn during takeoff.
During takeoff from a 1,600 feet long by 50 feet wide private grass airstrip, the airplane's right wing contacted tall field corn. The airplane entered the corn, yawed to the right, cartwheeled, and came to rest 180 degrees from the takeoff direction. The pilot reported no preimpact anomalies with the airplane. Both wings were bent and buckled.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN12CA598. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5642Q.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control and clearance from field corn during takeoff.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
During takeoff from a 1,600 feet long by 50 feet wide private grass airstrip, the airplane's right wing contacted tall field corn. The airplane entered the corn, yawed to the right, cartwheeled, and came to rest 180 degrees from the takeoff direction. The pilot reported no preimpact anomalies with the airplane. Both wings were bent and buckled.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN12CA598