N41XLMOONEY M20M2022-04-04 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

MOONEY M20MS/N: 27-0355

Summary

On April 04, 2022, a Mooney M20M (N41XL) was involved in an accident near Manville, NJ. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s delayed go-around decision following an encounter with a tailwind during landing, which resulted in an inability to climb and subsequent impact with trees.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA22LA179. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N41XL.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 4, 2022
NTSB Number
ERA22LA179
Location
Manville, NJ
Event ID
20220405104893
Coordinates
40.529424, -74.591201
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s delayed go-around decision following an encounter with a tailwind during landing, which resulted in an inability to climb and subsequent impact with trees.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
27-0355
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2006
Model / ICAO
M20MM20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
2155 VERMONT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
RANTOUL
State / Zip Code
KS 66079-9014
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA22LA179