Pilot Debrief

Mooney M20E near Erie, CO — 2008-04-28

Final reportDEN08CA086
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Date
2008-04-28
Location
Erie, CO, USA
Airport
KEIK
Aircraft
Mooney M20E
Registration
N79833
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the touch and go landing.

NTSB narrative

The solo student pilot was applying power during a practice soft field touch and go landing when the aircraft veered to the left, departed the paved surface of the runway and struck an airfield sign. The weather was clear with winds 230 degrees at 4 knots. Examination of the aircraft revealed damage to the right aileron. The pilot stated there was no mechanical malfunction or failure of the airplane prior to the accident.

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