Casualties unknown

Pilot Reports Runway Excursion After Landing Deceleration Issue (N6446Q)

Wimberley, TX, US

On July 3, 1982, a Mooney M20F (registration N6446Q) operated by Texas A&m Flying Club was involved in an aviation accident near Wimberley, TX. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 1 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During landing, the aircraft touched down near the intended point but did not decelerate as expected. Heavy braking failed to stop the aircraft, leading to a runway excursion and collision with brush and dirt mounds, resulting in damage.

Accident Details

The pilot reported that during a landing, the touchdown was made near the intended point, but the aircraft did not decelerate as rapidly as expected. The pilot stated that heavy braking was initiated, but by then it became evident that the aircraft could not be stopped in time to prevent departing the runway. Additionally, it was too late to execute a go-around.

Sequence of Events

To avoid overrunning the runway, the pilot turned the aircraft to the right. The aircraft subsequently departed the runway and collided with brush and dirt mounds. The collision resulted in damage to the aircraft.

Findings

The pilot's account indicates that the aircraft failed to decelerate as expected during the landing roll. Despite the application of heavy braking, the aircraft was unable to stop within the runway length, leading to the excursion and subsequent collision with obstacles off the runway. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, or other specifics were provided in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Jul 1982 Mooney M20F accident near Wimberley, TX?

During landing, the aircraft touched down near the intended point but did not decelerate as expected. Heavy braking failed to stop the aircraft, leading to a runway excursion and collision with brush and dirt mounds, resulting in damage.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Jul 1982 involved a Mooney M20F, registration N6446Q, operated by Texas A&m Flying Club, at Wimberley, TX.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X03346. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.