Prior to departing on a cross country, the private pilot remained in the traffic pattern for a touch-and-go landing. The airplane crossed 30 feet above the runway “numbers” at 67 to 68 knots. The pilot reduced engine power for the landing and the airplane stalled at approximately 7 to 10 feet above the runway. After experiencing a hard landing, the airplane bounced back into the air and the pilot elected to perform a go-around. The pilot selected full power and pulled back on the yoke. The airplane became airborne but at a slow airspeed. At approximately 10 to 20 feet above the runway, the airplane entered a second stall, rolled left and impacted terrain. The pilot and two passengers were not injured.
July 2, 2009, Steamboat Springs, Colo., Mooney M20
Prior to departing on a cross country, the private pilot remained in the traffic pattern for a touch-and-go landing. The airplane crossed 30 feet above the runway "numbers" at 67 to 68 knots. The pilot reduced engine power for the landing and the airplane stalled at approximately 7 to 10 feet above the runway. After experiencing a hard landing, the airplane bounced back into the air and the pilot elected to perform a go-around.
Key Takeaways:
- A private pilot experienced a stall at 7-10 feet during a touch-and-go landing, resulting in a hard landing and bounce.
- During the subsequent go-around attempt, the pilot pulled back on the yoke at low airspeed, leading to a second stall.
- The airplane rolled left and impacted terrain at 10-20 feet above the runway.
- The pilot and two passengers onboard were not injured in the incident.
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