Casualties unknown

1996-07-10: Mooney M20M (N1085W) — Hartford, CT

Hartford, CT, US

On July 10, 1996, a Mooney M20M (registration N1085W) was involved in an aviation accident near Hartford, CT. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's inadequate control of the airplane during the approach to landing/landing roll. A related factor is the pilot's inadequate remedial action (attempted go-around). This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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A pilot reported excess speed on final approach, performed a 360-degree turn to slow, but the airplane floated on flare. Attempted go-around failed as throttle would not advance. The airplane touched down long, ran off the runway, and struck a fence.

Accident Sequence

The pilot of the airplane reported that during final approach, the aircraft was traveling too fast for a safe landing. In response, the pilot requested and received clearance to execute a 360-degree turn, intending to reduce speed before touching down. Upon initiating the flare for landing, the airplane exhibited a tendency to float, failing to settle onto the runway as expected. The pilot then attempted to apply full throttle to perform a go-around, but the throttle control would not move forward, preventing the initiation of a missed approach. Consequently, the airplane touched down well beyond the intended touchdown point, more than halfway down the runway. It continued rolling and departed the departure end of the runway, subsequently colliding with a fence.

Postaccident Examination

A postaccident examination of the airplane was conducted. No evidence of any preimpact mechanical anomaly was found. Flight control continuity was verified, and the throttle, mixture, and propeller controls were inspected, with no anomalies observed. The examination thus indicated that the airplane was functioning normally from a mechanical standpoint prior to the accident.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001208X06255. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.