On August 4, 1992, a Mooney M20-M (registration N9124L) operated by Mcpartland Enterprises Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Sedona, AZ. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING AND DELAYED GO-AROUND DECISION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ATTAIN THE TOUCH-DOWN DURING A DOWN WIND LANDING. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
A private pilot and passenger experienced a landing mishap after encountering a seven-knot tailwind, resulting in a bounced landing and a failed go-around attempt that substantially damaged the airplane.
Incident Details
A certificated private pilot and a passenger were on a personal cross-country flight when they made an intermediate stop at an airport. Prior to landing, the pilot received an airport landing advisory that indicated a seven-knot tailwind existed for the runway in use.
Sequence of Events
During the landing approach, the airplane overshot the intended touchdown point. The pilot then lowered the nose to initiate touchdown, but the airplane began to bounce. After the second bounce, the pilot added power to execute a go-around and raised the landing gear. However, the airplane did not climb as expected. Faced with the inability to gain altitude, the pilot decided to abort the go-around. The airplane subsequently settled onto the runway.
Damage
The landing event resulted in substantial damage to the airplane. No injuries to the pilot or passenger were reported.