Casualties unknown

1998-05-25: Mooney M20F (N6453Q) — Las Vegas, NV

Las Vegas, NV, US

On May 25, 1998, a Mooney M20F (registration N6453Q) was involved in an aviation accident near Las Vegas, NV. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper remedial action in controlling the aircraft during a go-around in a crosswind which resulted in a collision with a runway light and separation of the landing gear. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During landing on runway 25, the pilot felt a wind gust push the aircraft right, attempted a go-around, but the aircraft sank and impacted gravel, separating the right main landing gear after hitting a runway light.

Accident Summary

The pilot was performing a landing on runway 25 when a wind gust pushed the aircraft toward the right edge of the runway. The pilot initiated a go-around, but the aircraft continued to sink and impacted a gravel area beside the runway. After impact, the right main landing gear separated as it collided with a runway light. The aircraft came to rest on the north side of the runway.

Flight Details

The approach was normal until the wind gust occurred. The pilot's decision to go-around was in response to the drift, but the aircraft was unable to climb or maintain altitude. The touchdown was avoided, but the aircraft descended onto the gravel surface before reaching a safe climb speed.

Weather Conditions

At the time of the accident, the wind was reported as 180 degrees at 10 knots. This crosswind component may have contributed to the gust mentioned by the pilot, though no further weather phenomena were noted.

Aircraft Damage

The right main landing gear separated from the aircraft due to the impact with a runway light. Additional damage from the gravel impact is likely, but specifics are not detailed in the source.

Post-Accident Situation

The aircraft came to rest off the runway surface on the north side. No further information on occupant status or emergency response is provided.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001211X10140. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.