Pilot Debrief

MOONEY M20M near Heber Springs, AR — 2012-07-25

Final reportCEN12CA486
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Date
2012-07-25
Location
Heber Springs, AR, USA
Airport
HBZ
Aircraft
MOONEY M20M
Registration
N9145L
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's improper flare, which led to a bounced landing and a subsequent loss of control.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he flared too high and the airplane landed hard and bounced. The airplane subsequently stalled and the left wing dropped. After impact, the airplane veered off the left side of the runway and skidded down an embankment. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wing and fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures prior to the accident.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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