Casualties unknown

1989-02-14: Mooney M20J (N5726M) — Flying Country Club — San Martin, CA

San Martin, CA, US

On February 14, 1989, a Mooney M20J (registration N5726M) operated by Flying Country Club was involved in an aviation accident near San Martin, CA. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: FAILURE OF THE STUDENT TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AND INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE FLIGHT BY THE CFI WHICH RESULTED IN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED NOT BEING MAINTAINED BY THE CFI. DURING AN ATTEMPTED GO-AROUND. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 11 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During a training flight, a student pilot executed a go-around after a bounced landing, leading to a loss of control and the aircraft settling onto the runway with gear retracted.

Approach and Landing

The flight instructor (CFI) reported that the student made a normal approach and that the landing was good, except the nose of the aircraft was slightly high. The CFI instructed the student to pull the throttle back, noting that it was a good landing, but the student instead added power. The CFI told the student to throttle back two more times.

Go-Around Initiation

According to the CFI, the student throttled back once and then elected to go around. The student stated that during the landing, the aircraft bounced twice before he told the CFI he was going to make a go-around.

Loss of Control

The CFI reported that during the go-around, the nose came up and the aircraft began a turn to the left due to the nose-high attitude and full power. The stall warning horn sounded, and the CFI told the student to reduce drag by retracting the gear and flaps.

Recovery Attempt and Outcome

During the occurrence, the CFI took control of the aircraft and attempted to recover, but the aircraft mushed to the ground on the left side of the runway with the gear retracted.

Mechanical Condition

There were no reported mechanical problems with the aircraft at the time of the accident.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001213X27748. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.