MOONEY M20M
Manville, NJ — September 19, 2015
Event Information
| Date | September 19, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA15CA277 |
| Event ID | 20150928X55707 |
| Location | Manville, NJ |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.52444, -74.59834 |
| Airport | CENTRAL JERSEY RGNL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MOONEY |
| Model | M20M |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll with a variable wind from the right, about 80 knots, he felt the airplane pulling to the left. He stated that he applied right rudder, and turned the control wheel to the right, however the airplane exited the runway to the left. The pilot reported that after exiting the runway, onto the grass, he pulled the power back and applied the brakes as heavily as possible. During the runway excursion, the left wing impacted a steel fence post. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that he was unsure if any mechanical malfunctions or anomalies existed that would have prevented normal flight operation. However the FAA confirmed that there were no anomalies.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.