# NTSB IAD96LA135: Mooney M20F, N9103V, Hanover, PA, August 15, 1996 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: August 14, 1996, 20:50 local (Aug 15, 1996, 00:50 UTC) - Place: Hanover, PA - Coordinates: 39.810138, -76.979743 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=39.8101&lon=-76.9797&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report March 31, 1998 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 28100 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=IAD96LA135 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/28100/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA135 ## Probable cause the pilot's delay in aborting the landing. Factors related to the accident were: the lack of braking action on the wet grass runway, the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane, and the sign near the departure end of the runway. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll - airport facilities,runway/landing area condition - grass (contributing factor) - airport facilities,runway/landing area condition - wet (contributing factor) - aborted landing - delayed, pilot in command (cause) - lack of total experience in type of aircraft, pilot in command (contributing factor) - object - sign (contributing factor) ## Analysis The pilot stated that he was attempting to land on runway 09, and the airplane touched down at a taxiway entrance, about 1/3 of the way down from the approach end of the runway. He stated that he applied the brakes on the wet grass runway, then decided to go around, but decided too late. He said that at the end of the runway, he lifted off, but the right wing hit a road speed limit sign, which damaged the leading edge of the right wing. He landed the airplane 300 feet from the end of the runway. The pilot had only about 4 hours of flight time in this make and model of airplane. ## Factual narrative HISTORY OF FLIGHT On August 14, 1996, at about 2050 eastern daylight time, a Mooney M20F, N9103V, owned and operated by the private pilot, overshot the runway and came to rest in a corn field while landing at Hanover Airport, in Hanover, Pennsylvania. The pilot, the sole occupant, reported no injuries, and the aircraft sustained substantial damage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The flight departed from Chester County Airport, Pennsylvania, 2020, and was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot stated that he was attempting to land on runway 09, and touchdown at the taxiway entrance. Approximately 1/3 way down from the approach end of the runway. He stated that he applied the brakes on the wet grass runway and then "decided to go-around but decided to late." He said that at the end of the runway he lifted off, but the right wing hit a road speed limit sign, which damaged the leading edge of the right wing. He landed the airplane 300 feet from the end of the runway. WRECKAGE EXAMINATION/DOCUMENTATION Damage to the aircraft consisted of the right wing leading edge, nose gear, and the right main gear. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N9103V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9103V), registered now, S/N 690022, built 1969 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Mooney M20F - Registry model: [Mooney M20F](https://openairdocs.org/model/mooney-m20f) (registry code 5870214) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming I0360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-series) (registry code 41515, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 690022 - Airframe hours: 3140 - Engines: Lycoming IO-360 200 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Merle A. Herr - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, August 1, 1996, 2 hours before - Departed: 40N, COATESVILLE, PA - Destination: 6W6 - Airport: 6W6, Hanover, runway 9, 2,700 × 140 ft, grass/turf ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 33; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 85 total, 4 in this make and model, 53 as pilot in command, 13 in the last 90 days, 3 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Dusk - Wind: calm - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 70 °F ## 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 19960814047629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960814047629A), Aug 14, 1996: Mooney M20F, Hanover, PA, Substantial damage. (-16) On August 14, 1996, at 2052 hours, a Mooney M20F, registered to merle a. herr, crashed east of Hanover airport, Hanover, PA. Pilot herr was on a FAR part… From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.