Pilot Debrief

MOONEY M20E near Gresham, WI — 2012-08-17

Final reportCEN12CA598
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Date
2012-08-17
Location
Gresham, WI, USA
Airport
PVT
Aircraft
MOONEY M20E
Registration
N5642Q
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control and clearance from field corn during takeoff.

NTSB narrative

During takeoff from a 1,600-foot by 50-foot private grass airstrip, the airplane's right wing contacted tall field corn. The airplane entered the corn, yawed to the right, cartwheeled, and came to rest 180 degrees from the takeoff direction. The pilot reported no preimpact anomalies with the airplane. Both wings were bent and buckled.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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