Mooney M20J
Howell, MI — April 27, 2008
Event Information
| Date | April 27, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CHI08CA116 |
| Event ID | 20080513X00657 |
| Location | Howell, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.63805, -83.99223 |
| Airport | LIVINGSTON COUNTY |
| 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 inadvertent stall and low airspeed while maneuvering back to the departure airport after the baggage door opened in flight. An additional cause was the plot's diverted attention to the opening of the baggage door.
Full Narrative
The airplane received substantial damage on impact with terrain while turning back to the airport following takeoff from runway 31 (5,002 feet by 100 feet, concrete). The pilot reported that after takeoff the baggage door opened and the airplane stalled while returning to the airport. Damage to the airplane included a bent 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.