MOONEY M-20G
Monroeville, PA — June 12, 2011
Event Information
| Date | June 12, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA11CA340 |
| Event ID | 20110612X93336 |
| Location | Monroeville, PA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.45028, -79.77750 |
| Airport | Pittsburgh-Monroeville Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MOONEY |
| Model | M-20G |
| 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 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during takeoff.
Full Narrative
The pilot elected to conduct a soft field takeoff due to rough irregularities in the runway. After fully extending the flaps the pilot initiated the takeoff run, and the airplane became airborne within 200 to 300 feet. The pilot had difficulty keeping the airplane's pitch attitude low, and upon reaching tree height the airplane stalled. The airplane then began to descend and rolled to the left. The pilot was unable to arrest the descent, the airplane impacted the ground, and was subsequently consumed by a post-impact fire.
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.