Casualties unknown

2001-01-26: Mooney M-20 (N9558M) — S. Charleston, WV

S. Charleston, WV, US

On January 26, 2001, a Mooney M-20 (registration N9558M) was involved in an aviation accident near S. Charleston, WV. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during the landing roll. 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

A pilot added fuel, performed touch-and-goes, then on landing approach flap extension failed. After S-turns, the airplane landed right of runway, veered left, and collided with a hangar and parked plane.

Flight Preparation and Departure

The pilot arrived at the airport and added 10 gallons of fuel to the airplane. After starting the engine, he checked all gauges and found no anomalies before departing.

Enroute Operations

During the flight, the pilot performed several touch-and-go landings at multiple airports before continuing to his planned destination.

Approach and Landing Incident

Upon arriving at the destination, the pilot maneuvered the airplane to land. While on final approach, he selected approach flaps but they did not extend. With the throttle fully retarded, he executed S-turns to maintain a proper descent rate. On short final, he observed that the airplane was to the right of the runway, so he turned left and then began a flare to land. The airplane touched down and departed the runway to the left. It subsequently struck a hangar and a parked airplane approximately 500 feet from the approach end of the runway before coming to a stop.

Post-Accident Examination

Continuity of the flaps system could not be verified due to impact damage.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20010209X00425. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.