Pilot Debrief

MOONEY M20A near Frankston, TX — 2023-07-08

Final reportCEN23LA289
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Date
2023-07-08
Location
Frankston, TX, USA
Airport
T25
Aircraft
MOONEY M20A
Registration
N8335E
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.

NTSB narrative

During landing, the airplane drifted right of the runway centerline. The pilot was unable to maintain directional control, and the airplane exited the runway and impacted a tree and a parked golfcart. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. The pilot noted that he had limited function of his left leg and was unable to apply sufficient left rudder input to maintain directional control.

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