N1005UMOONEY M20K2024-08-30 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

MOONEY M20KS/N: 25-1210

Summary

On August 30, 2024, a Mooney M20K (N1005U) was involved in an accident near Fairmont, WV. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 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 failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his delay in aborting the landing.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA366. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1005U.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 30, 2024
NTSB Number
ERA24LA366
Location
Fairmont, WV
Event ID
20240904195058
Coordinates
39.451654, -80.164106
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his delay in aborting the landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
25-1210
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1989
Model / ICAO
M20KM20T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
M20K

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HAPKA MICHAEL
Address
871 W WASHINGTON ST
City
WINCHESTER
State / Zip Code
IN 47394-1435
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# ERA24LA366