Mooney M20K N252MY

Summary

On 26 October 1997 at about 21:15 local time, a Mooney M20K registered N252MY was involved in an accident near Ocean City, New Jersey, United States. 2 people were on board and 2 had minor injuries. The aircraft was substantially damaged. The NTSB has published a probable cause for this accident; it is quoted in full below.

Date

26 October 1997 at 21:15

Classification

Accident

Location

Ocean City, New Jersey, United States

Nearest airport

Ocean City Municipal (26N)

Coordinates

Not recorded

Aircraft

Mooney M20K

Registration

N252MY

Category

Airplane

Engines

1

Operator

Not recorded

Operating rule

Part 91: General Aviation

Purpose of flight

Personal

Phase of flight

Not recorded

Route

Bridgeport → Unknown

Aircraft damage

Substantial

Weather

VMC

Light

Day

NTSB number

NYC98LA021

2 people had minor injuries.

The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude. Factors in the accident were the rain and fog.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record. This site does not paraphrase or interpret it.

Read the full NTSB narrative

During final approach, about 200 feet above ground level, the pilot experienced a loss of altitude. He added full power, but the aircraft struck a tree about 250 feet from the approach end of the runway. The pilot reported wind shear in the area. There was no evidence of pre-impact malfunction to the airplane. Winds reported at an airport 12 miles northeast were from 080 degrees at 7 knots. The airport manager reported that there was heavy rain and fog at the time of the accident.

Quoted verbatim from the NTSB record.