Pilot Debrief

MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORP. M20K near Los Lunas, NM — 2017-11-07

Final reportGAA17CA580
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Date
2017-11-07
Location
Los Lunas, NM, USA
Airport
E98
Aircraft
MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORP. M20K
Registration
N231JD
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s improper glidepath during a night approach, which resulted in impact with terrain short of the runway.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, during a night approach, he realized that the airplane was short of the runway and applied power. The airplane rolled to the left and impacted the ground. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the leading edge of the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 2 docket documents
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Docket documents2

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