Casualties unknown

2004-10-08: Mooney M20E (N14DV) — Broomfield, CO

Broomfield, CO, US

On October 8, 2004, a Mooney M20E (registration N14DV) was involved in an aviation accident near Broomfield, CO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: the pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing during a touch and go maneuver. Contributing factors were the excessive airspeed and descent rate during the approach. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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While performing a touch and go, the pilot failed to maintain control after a bounced landing, causing the airplane to veer off the runway and come to rest against a fence. No mechanical issues were reported.

Accident Overview

During a touch and go maneuver, the pilot experienced a loss of control during the landing phase. According to the pilot's report, the approach was configured and stabilized, and "all seemed to be in order." However, after crossing the runway threshold, the pilot perceived the speed and sink rate as too fast.

Sequence of Events

The airplane touched down and bounced twice. At that point, the pilot added power to abort the landing. The airplane then drifted to the left and began to porpoise. Subsequently, the airplane skipped across the grass adjacent to the runway, went down an embankment, and came to rest upright against a chain-linked fence.

Pilot Report

The pilot stated that there were no mechanical problems with the airplane prior to the accident.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20041104X01753. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.