Mooney M20K
New Orleans, LA — March 7, 2020
Event Information
| Date | March 7, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN20CA115 |
| Event ID | 20200307X03728 |
| Location | New Orleans, LA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.99333, -90.25916 |
| Airport | LOUIS ARMSTRONG NEW ORLEANS IN |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Mooney |
| Model | M20K |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper decision to turn the airplane from the runway onto the taxiway at an excessive speed, which resulted in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and collision with a taxiway sign.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, the tower controller requested he "keep up the speed" and to execute a "close approach" before the landing. During landing rollout at night, the pilot attempted to exit the runway at an excessive speed and the airplane "began to tilt to the right." He tried to steer the airplane back to the runway, but the airplane exited the runway and collided with a taxiway sign. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
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.