Casualties unknown

2007-05-24: Mooney M20R (N904MM) — Carthage, NC

Carthage, NC, US

On May 24, 2007, a Mooney M20R (registration N904MM) was involved in an aviation accident near Carthage, NC. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The delay by the pilot-in-command to recover from a bounced landing resulting in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the nose and left main landing gears. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

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During final approach, a pilot encountered a gust of wind, causing the airplane to balloon and trigger the stall warning horn. The airplane bounced on landing, and a go-around attempt failed. Subsequent landings led to landing gear collapses.

Event Description

After departing for the destination airport, the pilot entered a standard downwind traffic pattern for runway 5. On final approach, the pilot reported encountering a gust of wind. The airplane ballooned, and the stall warning horn sounded. The airplane touched down on the main landing gear and then bounced.

Pilot Report and Sequence of Events

In response to the bounce, the pilot added power in an effort to perform a go-around. However, a positive rate of climb was not achieved. The airplane touched down again on the main landing gear, bounced, and then landed once more, causing the nose landing gear to collapse. The airplane spun around, and subsequently the left main landing gear collapsed.

No further details were provided regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, or location. The investigation did not assign a probable cause.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20070626X00806. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.