No fatalities

26 Oct 2013: MOONEY AIRPLANE CO INC M20TN NO SERIES — Tylertown, MS

Tylertown, MS, United States

On 26 Oct 2013, a MOONEY AIRPLANE CO INC M20TN NO SERIES was involved in an aviation accident near Tylertown, MS. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's misjudgment of speed and distance on final approach resulting in touchdown prior to the runway, a runway excursion down the right side of the runway, and a collision with an embankment. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 10 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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While on short final, the pilot added power after realizing the airplane was lower and slower than anticipated. The stall horn sounded and the airplane impacted the ground before the runway, then bounced and collided with an embankment, resulting in substantial empennage damage.

Accident Narrative

According to the pilot, during approach the airplane was lower and slower than anticipated while on short final. The pilot responded by adding engine power, but the stall horn activated and the airplane struck the ground before reaching the paved portion of the runway. After initial impact, the airplane bounced and continued down the right side of the runway before colliding with an embankment. The airplane came to rest in an upright position.

Aircraft and Damage

A Federal Aviation Administration inspector examined the airplane following the accident. The inspection revealed that the empennage sustained substantial damage. No other details regarding the extent of damage were provided in the source.

Pilot Report

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Contributing factors

Descent/approach/glide path — Not attained/maintainedAirspeed — Not attained/maintainedPilot