At 1245 mountain time, a Mooney, M20J was damaged when it struck the ground after takeoff from Lake County Airport. The pilot was seriously injured. The pilot said he was departing for Sedona, Ariz., but the engine was not generating enough power for takeoff and the airplane went off at the end of runway 16. The empennage separated when the airplane collided with terrain.
July 06, Leadville, Colo. / Mooney M20J
At 1245 mountain time, a Mooney, M20J was damaged when it struck the ground after takeoff from Lake County Airport. The pilot was seriously injured. The pilot said he was departing for Sedona, Ariz., but the engine was not generating enough power for takeoff and the airplane went off at the end of runway 16. The empennage separated when the airplane collided with terrain....
Key Takeaways:
- A Mooney M20J was significantly damaged and its pilot seriously injured after a takeoff attempt at Lake County Airport.
- The incident occurred when the aircraft's engine failed to generate sufficient power, causing it to go off the end of runway 16.
- Upon colliding with terrain, the airplane's empennage separated, indicating severe impact.
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