MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORP. M20K
Hutchinson, MN — July 20, 2012
Event Information
| Date | July 20, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA461 |
| Event ID | 20120720X50911 |
| Location | Hutchinson, MN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.85583, -94.37611 |
| Airport | Hutchinson Municipal Airport |
| 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 | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot’s inadequate flare and failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with obstructions.
Full Narrative
The student pilot reported that the airplane bounced multiple times during landing and the airplane veered to the left. His efforts to correct the veer were unsuccessful, directional control was lost, and the airplane exited the left side of the runway. The airplane impacted a ditch, crossed a taxiway, impacted a second ditch, and came to rest upright. The airplane’s nose gear collapsed and the forward fuselage was substantially damaged. The student pilot also reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures.
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.