Pilot Debrief

MOONEY M20J near Hesperia, CA — 2009-10-17

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Date
2009-10-17
Location
Hesperia, CA, USA
Airport
L26
Aircraft
MOONEY M20J
Registration
N1084Z
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper glide path and failure to maintain clearance from the airport perimeter fence during the landing approach.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that on short final to the runway the airplane encountered a downdraft. He applied engine power, but the main landing gear struck the airport perimeter fence and the airplane collided with the runway surface. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings during the accident sequence. The pilot reported light and variable winds at the time of the accident. The Federal Aviation Airport Facilities Directory states that a perimeter fence is located at the approach end of the accident runway. The pilot reported that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions prior to the accident.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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