# NTSB CEN10CA296: Mooney M20M, N1054B, Port Clinton, OH, June 4, 2010 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: June 3, 2010, 20:00 local (Jun 4, 2010, 00:00 UTC) - Place: Port Clinton, OH - Coordinates: 41.516387, -82.869445 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.5164&lon=-82.8694&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Takeoff: Collision during takeoff/land](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/490) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 1 minor, 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report December 20, 2010 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Central Region - Parties: Federal Aviation Administration - Cleveland FSDO - NTSB case key (mKey): 76210 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CEN10CA296 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/76210/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=76210 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA296 ## Probable cause The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the landing and his failure to properly reconfigure the airplane during the aborted landing attempt. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Action: delayed action](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041025): Personnel issues › Action/decision · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Mooney M20M, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041025/cases.md?model=5870222), [All aircraft, 894 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02041025/cases.md) - [Use of equip/info: use of equip/system](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063015): Personnel issues › Task performance · Pilot (probable cause); cases with it: [Mooney M20M, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063015/cases.md?model=5870222), [All aircraft, 1,391 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/02063015/cases.md) - [Propeller system: propeller controlling system](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01046120): Aircraft › Aircraft propeller/rotor · Incorrect use/operation (probable cause); cases with it: [Mooney M20M, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01046120/cases.md?model=5870222), [All aircraft, 25 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01046120/cases.md) - [Engine fuel and control: fuel control/carburetor](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01057322): Aircraft › Aircraft power plant · Incorrect use/operation (probable cause); cases with it: [Mooney M20M, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01057322/cases.md?model=5870222), [All aircraft, 195 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01057322/cases.md) - [Flight control system: tE flap control system](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01022750): Aircraft › Aircraft systems · Incorrect use/operation (probable cause); cases with it: [Mooney M20M, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01022750/cases.md?model=5870222), [All aircraft, 74 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01022750/cases.md) - [Landing gear system: gear extension and retract sys](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01023230): Aircraft › Aircraft systems · Not used/operated (probable cause); cases with it: [Mooney M20M, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01023230/cases.md?model=5870222), [All aircraft, 416 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/01023230/cases.md) - [Wind: variable wind](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034025): Environmental issues › Conditions/weather/phenomena · Effect on operation; cases with it: [Mooney M20M, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034025/cases.md?model=5870222), [All aircraft, 113 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034025/cases.md) - [Wind: tailwind](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034015): Environmental issues › Conditions/weather/phenomena · Awareness of condition; cases with it: [Mooney M20M, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034015/cases.md?model=5870222), [All aircraft, 594 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03034015/cases.md) - [Object/animal/substance: tree(s)](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022020): Environmental issues › Physical environment · Contributed to outcome; cases with it: [Mooney M20M, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022020/cases.md?model=5870222), [All aircraft, 933 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022020/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Landing: Other weather encounter](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/400); cases with it: [Mooney M20M, 3 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/400/sequence.md?model=5870222), [All aircraft, 1,127 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/400/sequence.md) - [Takeoff: Collision during takeoff/land](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/490) (defining event); cases with it: [Mooney M20M, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/490/sequence.md?model=5870222), [All aircraft, 1,309 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/490/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot reported that when the flight was 15-20 miles south of the airport, the airport’s automated weather station broadcast indicated that the surface winds were light and out of the west. However, subsequent broadcasts indicated that the wind was from the north and then out of the south. The pilot canceled his instrument clearance before entering a left downwind for runway 18 (4,001 feet by 75 feet). He stated that after turning onto final approach he applied full landing flaps and deployed the speed brakes in order to bleed off some excessive airspeed. As the airplane passed over the 1,000 foot runway distance marker, he recognized that the airplane was landing downwind. The pilot stated that the airplane touched down after crossing midfield, after which he briefly applied brake pressure before deciding to abort the landing attempt. He kept the airplane on the runway as it accelerated, rotating and achieving liftoff toward the end of the runway. The airplane then impacted one of the 18-inch high runway end identifier lights located at the departure threshold. The pilot stated that after liftoff the engine did not appear to be producing maximum power and that there was a continual drop in airspeed. The pilot was unable to establish an adequate climb, so he made a left turn in an attempt to avoid some trees and an elevated roadway. The airplane continued to lose airspeed as it descended into a tree line located about 1,000 feet off the end of the runway. The pilot noted that the lack of engine power was likely the result of an improper propeller and/or mixture control setting during the aborted landing. The pilot also noted that he did not retract the wing flaps and landing gear during the aborted landing attempt. He further stated that his delayed decision to abort the landing contributed to the accident. A postaccident inspection did not reveal any preaccident anomalies that would have prevented the normal operation of the airplane or its engine. Local weather stations indicated that the prevailing wind was an onshore breeze from the north between 2 and 7 knots. ## Factual narrative The pilot reported that when the flight was 15-20 miles south of the airport, the airport’s automated weather station broadcast indicated that the surface winds were light and out of the west. However, subsequent broadcasts indicated that the wind was from the north and then out of the south. The pilot canceled his instrument clearance before entering a left downwind for runway 18 (4,001 feet by 75 feet). He stated that after turning onto final approach he applied full landing flaps and deployed the speed brakes in order to bleed off some excessive airspeed. As the airplane passed over the 1,000 foot runway distance marker, he recognized that the airplane was landing downwind. The pilot stated that the airplane touched down after crossing midfield, after which he briefly applied brake pressure before deciding to abort the landing attempt. He kept the airplane on the runway as it accelerated, rotating and achieving liftoff toward the end of the runway. The airplane then impacted one of the 18-inch high runway end identifier lights located at the departure threshold. The pilot stated that after liftoff, the engine did not appear to be producing maximum power and that there was a continual drop in airspeed. The pilot was unable to establish an adequate climb, so he made a left turn in an attempt to avoid some trees and an elevated roadway. The airplane continued to lose airspeed as it descended into a tree line located about 1,000 feet off the end of the runway. The pilot noted that the lack of engine power was likely the result of an improper propeller and/or mixture control setting during the aborted landing. The pilot also noted that he did not retract the wing flaps and landing gear during the aborted landing attempt. He further stated that his delayed decision to abort the landing contributed to the accident. A postaccident inspection did not reveal any anomalies that would have prevented the normal operation of the airplane or its engine. Local weather stations indicated that the prevailing wind was an onshore breeze from the north between 2 and 7 knots. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N1054B](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N1054B-2014-09-10), registration cancelled 2014-09-10, S/N 27-0317, built 2003 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Mooney M20M - Registry model: [Mooney M20M](https://openairdocs.org/model/mooney-m20m) (registry code 5870222) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming TI0-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-ti0-540-series) (registry code 41533, turbo-prop) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 27-0317 - Airframe hours: 780 - Engines: Lycoming TIO-540-AF1B 300 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Operator: Bonita Resources Inc. - Registered owner: Bonita Resources Inc. - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, June 3, 2009 - Departed: KOSU, Columbus, OH - Destination: KPCW, Port Clinton, OH - Flight plan: IFR - Airport: KPCW, Carl R Keller Field Airport, runway 18, 4,001 × 75 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 60; injuries: none; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, with waivers/limitations; last flight review May 23, 2010; seat: left; flight hours: 2,189 total, 408 in this make and model, 2,100 as pilot in command, 28 in the last 90 days, 16 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Dusk - Wind: 320° at 7 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 79 °F, dew point 61 °F - Altimeter: 29.76 inHg - Observed at: KTDZ, 28 nm away ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 20100603034949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100603034949A), Jun 3, 2010: Mooney M20M, Port Clinton, OH, Substantial damage. The pilot abandoned initial attempt for a landing on runway 36. The pilot conducted a close-in and unstable approach to runway 18. This approach included the… ## Docket (4 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on September 8, 2010, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=76210. 1.9 MB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 1.2 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40335424&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.PDF - Pilot's Written Statement (item 2, .PDF, 210 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40335425&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%27s%20Written%20Statement-Redacted.PDF - FAA Inspector Statement (item 3, .PDF, 118 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40335426&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=FAA%20Inspector%20Statement-Redacted.PDF - Weather Documentation (item 4, .PDF, 385 KB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40335427&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Weather%20Documentation-Master.PDF From the NTSB's public API. 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