Casualties unknown

2004-04-30: Mooney M-20J (N5764K) — Scott R. Morgan — Redmond, OR

Redmond, OR, US

On April 30, 2004, a Mooney M-20J (registration N5764K) operated by Scott R. Morgan was involved in an aviation accident near Redmond, OR. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. Unfavorable wind was a factor. 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.

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During landing flare, a gust pushed the airplane right; go-around initiated but another gust drove left wing into runway, collapsing right main and nose gear.

Accident Summary

A pilot reported an accident during a landing attempt when gusty wind conditions affected the aircraft's trajectory. According to the pilot's account, while flaring for touchdown, a large gust of wind pushed the airplane to the right of the intended touchdown point. The pilot responded by applying full power and initiating a go-around. However, during the go-around, the aircraft again encountered gusting wind conditions, which drove the left wing into the runway surface. The impact caused the aircraft's right main landing gear and nose gear to collapse.

Pilot's Account

The pilot stated that during the flare, a "large" gust of wind forced the airplane to the right of the intended touchdown point. The pilot then applied full power and began a go-around maneuver. While executing the go-around, the aircraft experienced further gusting wind conditions. The pilot reported that the wind drove the airplane's left wing into the runway surface. As a result of this sequence, the right main gear and nose gear collapsed.

No further details about the aircraft type, registration, operator, location, date, time of day, weather characterization, or ATC involvement were provided in the account.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20040622X00852. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.