Accident Details
Date
Sunday, May 1, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA16CA218
Location
Plano, TX
Event ID
20160509X00934
Coordinates
33.022499, -96.836669
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with a fence.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N3386X
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
670030
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
MCCRUM JAMES M
Address
17573 W MARCONI AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
SURPRISE
State / Zip Code
AZ 85388-1735
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that when he aborted the landing due to gusty wind conditions, the airplane drifted to the left of the runway and impacted a fence.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings.
According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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# GAA16CA218