MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORP. M20K
New Shoreham, RI — July 27, 2021
Event Information
| Date | July 27, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA21LA371 |
| Event ID | 20210920103913 |
| Location | New Shoreham, RI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.17000, -71.58000 |
| Airport | BLOCK ISLAND STATE |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORP. |
| Model | M20K |
| 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 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper decision to reject the takeoff at an excessive speed, resulting in a runway excursion and collision with a fence. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to lock the door as required by the placarded door closing procedures.
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.