Pilot Debrief

MOONEY M20J near North Canton, OH — 2011-06-05

Final reportCEN11LA372
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Date
2011-06-05
Location
North Canton, OH, USA
Airport
KCAK
Aircraft
MOONEY M20J
Registration
N1146B
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Landing

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that the airplane bounced after a hard landing. He attempted to regain control of the airplane, but it veered off the left side of the runway. The airplane came to rest on an embankment, and a postimpact ground fire ensued. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Loss of control
First missed decision gate
Pilot could have executed a go-around after the bounce.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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