Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CHI07CA282

Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Aircraft #1

N9153Y

Mooney M20M

Analysis

The aircraft's left landing gear exited the runway during a crosswind landing and the left wing impacted runway lights. The pilot reported that he brought the landing gear back onto the runway and resumed the rollout and taxi. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.

Factual Information

The aircraft's left landing gear exited the runway during a crosswind landing and its left wing impacted runway lights. The pilot reported that he brought the landing gear back onto the runway and resumed the rollout and taxi. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions with the airplane.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot not maintaining directional control of the aircraft during the crosswind landing. Factors were the crosswind and the runway lights that were impacted.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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