MOONEY M20J
Hesperia, CA — October 17, 2009
Event Information
| Date | October 17, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR10CA020 |
| Event ID | 20091017X30933 |
| Location | Hesperia, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.37695, -117.31583 |
| Airport | Hesperia |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | MOONEY |
| Model | M20J |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's improper glide path and failure to maintain clearance from the airport perimeter fence during the landing approach.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that on short final to the runway the airplane encountered a downdraft. He applied engine power, but the main landing gear struck the airport perimeter fence and the airplane collided with the runway surface. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and both wings during the accident sequence. Light winds existed at the time of the accident. The Federal Aviation Airport Facilities Directory states that a perimeter fence is located at the approach end of the accident runway. The pilot reported that the airplane and engine had no mechanical failures or malfunctions prior to the accident.
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.