Mooney M20J, G-DESS, 14 October 2004

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
14 October 2004
Aircraft type:
Mooney M20J
Location:
Wadswick Airstrip, near Cosham, Wiltshire
Registration:
G-DESS

Mooney M20J, G-DESS

Summary:

The aircraft crashed following a go-around during an approach to a private airstrip. The aircraft was in the landing configuration when the pilot suddenly realised that he was too low on approach and applied full power to go-around. On the go-around, the aircraft stalled accompanied by a left wing drop. The pilot was unable to recover from the subsequent incipient spin before ground impact.

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