MOONEY M20E
Gresham, WI — August 17, 2012
Event Information
| Date | August 17, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN12CA598 |
| Event ID | 20120904X53310 |
| Location | Gresham, WI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 44.85278, -88.78806 |
| Airport | Private |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MOONEY |
| Model | M20E |
| 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 pilot's failure to maintain airplane control and clearance from field corn during takeoff.
Full Narrative
During takeoff from a 1,600 feet long by 50 feet wide private grass airstrip, the airplane's right wing contacted tall field corn. The airplane entered the corn, yawed to the right, cartwheeled, and came to rest 180 degrees from the takeoff direction. The pilot reported no preimpact anomalies with the airplane. Both wings were bent and buckled.
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.