Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA580
Location
Los Lunas, NM
Event ID
20171107X95948
Coordinates
34.761112, -106.745002
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 improper glidepath during a night approach, which resulted in impact with terrain short of the runway.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N231JD
Make
MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORP.
Serial Number
25-0070
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
PRESSLEY BRENT DBA
Address
338 PIPER ST
Status
Deregistered
City
MORRISTOWN
State / Zip Code
TN 37814-1020
Country
United States
Analysis
According to the pilot, during a night approach he realized that the airplane was short of the runway and applied power. The airplane rolled to the left and impacted the ground.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the leading edge of the right wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the bi-plane 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# GAA17CA580