Pilot Debrief

MOONEY M20J near Sedona, AZ — 2013-10-08

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Date
2013-10-08
Location
Sedona, AZ, USA
Airport
KSEZ
Aircraft
MOONEY M20J
Registration
N5760Y
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inadequate flare which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent loss of aircraft control during an aborted landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that while on approach for landing, he noted wind direction changes and turbulence. After touchdown, the airplane bounced a couple of times and he decided to go around. The pilot stated that the airplane initially had a positive rate of climb but suddenly it lost altitude near the end of the runway. The airplane touched down, ran off the runway surface and travelled down a steep embankment. The airframe and wings were substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

  • 3 docket documents
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Docket documents3

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