MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORP. M20K
Los Lunas, NM — November 7, 2017
Event Information
| Date | November 7, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA580 |
| Event ID | 20171107X95948 |
| Location | Los Lunas, NM |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.76111, -106.74500 |
| Airport | MID VALLEY AIRPARK |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORP. |
| Model | M20K |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper glidepath during a night approach, which resulted in impact with terrain short of the runway.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, during a night approach he realized that the airplane was short of the runway and applied power. The airplane rolled to the left and impacted the ground.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the leading edge of the right wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the bi-plane 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.