Casualties unknown

1993-07-19: Mooney M20J (N5817P) — K L I Aero Services Inc. — Cooperstown, NY

Cooperstown, NY, US

On July 19, 1993, a Mooney M20J (registration N5817P) operated by K L I Aero Services Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Cooperstown, NY. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT AND HIS DELAY IN INITIATING A GO-AROUND. OTHER RELATED FACTORS WERE THE RAIN AND THE WET RUNWAY. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

After three unsuccessful landing attempts, on the fourth approach the pilot landed long on a grass runway, locked brakes, skidded, and attempted a go-around. The airplane stalled, impacted ground, and exited onto a road. No mechanical malfunction was reported.

Accident Overview

The pilot of a single-engine airplane made three unsuccessful attempts to land on Runway 2. On the fourth landing, the airplane touched down long on the 2,300-foot grass runway, with approximately 500 feet of runway remaining. The pilot then attempted to go around with only 30 feet of runway left. During the go-around, the airplane stalled, impacted the ground, and exited onto a road.

Sequence of Events

According to a witness, the pilot landed long on the fourth attempt, with about 500 feet of runway remaining. The witness stated that the pilot tried to go around with 30 feet of runway left. The pilot reported that his last approach appeared satisfactory, with an airspeed of 70 knots, and he touched down one-quarter of the way down the runway. He then raised the flaps and applied the brakes, but the brakes locked and the airplane began to skid. The pilot attempted to go around but did not have enough airspeed. He raised the nose to clear terrain, at which point the airplane stalled, impacted the ground, and exited onto a road.

Pilot's Account

The pilot stated that there was no mechanical malfunction, and that the accident could have been prevented if he had aborted the landing and diverted to another airport with better conditions.

Witness Observation

A witness reported that the pilot landed long on the fourth attempt, with about 500 feet of runway remaining, and attempted a go-around with 30 feet of runway left. The witness did not provide further details.

Aftermath

The airplane impacted terrain and came to rest on a road. No information about injuries or damage was provided in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X12808. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.