On May 10, 2002, a Mooney M20F (registration N976SB) was involved in an aviation accident near Minneapolis, MN. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot did not attain a proper climb rate during the go-around and the intentional wheels up landing. Factors associated with the accident were the inability of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing and the parked… This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft sustained substantial damage after impacting the ground and a parked aircraft during an aborted go-around. The pilot had initiated a go-around after being informed the landing gear was not extended.
Incident Overview
An aircraft was substantially damaged when it struck the ground and another aircraft during an aborted go-around. The pilot reported that he initiated a go-around after the control tower informed him that the landing gear was not extended. He applied full power and "dumped" the flaps, but the aircraft did not respond and continued to descend. Deciding to land to avoid a stall spin, the pilot touched down. During the landing, the aircraft slid on the pavement, and its left wing contacted the tail portion of a parked aircraft.
Witness Account
One witness reported hearing the engine power increase when the pilot initiated the go-around. The witness stated that the engine sounds remained consistent until just before the aircraft contacted the ground.
Damage
The aircraft involved sustained substantial damage. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, or occupants were provided.