ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 353082
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| Date: | Sunday 4 July 1999 |
| Time: | 12:08 LT |
| Type: |  Mooney M20J |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N201HG |
| MSN: | 24-0232 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1977 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3508 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-360 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Harbor Springs, MI -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Approach |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Wheeling, IL (KPWK) |
| (D87) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The airplane contacted the top of a tree while on final approach. The pilot was able to continue the approach and land the airplane in the grass alongside the runway. The pilot reported the airplane encountered wind shear approximately 1,000 feet from the end of the runway. He reported winds issued over the Unicom were from 270 degrees at 10 to 12 knots. Reported winds 12 miles northeast of the airport were from 240 degrees at 12 knots gusting to 22 knots.
Probable Cause: the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and his failure to maintain clearance with the trees. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty winds, wind shear, and the trees.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB CHI99LA225
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 09-Mar-2024 10:10 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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