On July 6, 2004, a Mooney M20R (registration N1054K) was involved in an aviation accident near Hailey, ID. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's improper flare, failure to maintain directional control, and inadequate remedial action, which resulted in the airplane impacting a taxiway sign along the side of the runway. A factor contributing to the accident was the taxiway sign. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An airplane bounced twice on landing, the pilot aborted but the plane would not accelerate, exited the runway, and struck a taxiway sign with its left wing.
Landing and Bounce
As the airplane crossed the threshold, the pilot reduced power to idle. Upon touchdown, the airplane bounced twice. The pilot attempted to abort the landing by applying full power, raising the flaps, and retracting the landing gear.
Loss of Acceleration
The airplane did not accelerate or climb. It remained in ground effect, weaving left and right, then exited the runway to the right. The left wing impacted a taxiway sign.
Final Position and Damage
The airplane swung left and came to rest upright facing west. Substantial damage was sustained to the left wing root area and main spar.
Wind Conditions
The reported wind at the time of the accident was 270 degrees at 8 knots.