MOONEY M20
Plano, TX — May 1, 2016
Event Information
| Date | May 1, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA218 |
| Event ID | 20160509X00934 |
| Location | Plano, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 33.02250, -96.83667 |
| Airport | AIR PARK-DALLAS |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | MOONEY |
| Model | M20 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with a fence.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that when he aborted the landing due to gusty wind conditions, the airplane drifted to the left of the runway and impacted a fence.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings.
According to the pilot there were no preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
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.