Casualties unknown

2002-07-02: Mooney M20R (N2043N) — Mt. Pleasant, SC

Mt. Pleasant, SC, US

On July 2, 2002, a Mooney M20R (registration N2043N) was involved in an aviation accident near Mt. Pleasant, SC. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with the ground during the 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 a fast approach, bounced landing, and during go-around accidentally raised flaps fully, causing yaw and descent. No preaccident failures were noted.

Accident Overview

A pilot recounted an accident sequence during an approach and landing. The pilot stated that the approach was a little fast and the airplane touched down about a third of the way down the runway. After touchdown, the airplane bounced once. The pilot pulled back on the yoke, expecting the airplane to settle to the runway, but it bounced again with the nose high. The pilot then added power to initiate a go-around, but the airplane did not climb as expected.

Flap Retraction and Descent

During the go-around, the pilot activated the flap control with the intention of raising the flaps just one notch. However, the pilot accidentally raised the flaps all the way. Subsequently, the airplane yawed to the left and descended, impacting the ground.

Pilot Statement on Malfunctions

According to the pilot, there were no preaccident failures or malfunctions to the airplane or any of its systems.

The pilot's account provides a step-by-step description of the events leading to the accident, focusing on the bounce, go-around, and inadvertent full flap retraction.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020711X01093. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.