Mooney M20K accident near Maine, NY
On November 20, 2007, a Mooney M20K (airplane) was involved in an accident near Maine, NY. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.
- Date
- November 20, 2007
- Place
- Maine, NY
- Aircraft
- Mooney M20K · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Position
- 42.229°N, 75.979°W
- NTSB ID
- 20071129X01870
Official records · NYC08FA039
- Public docket: reports, statements and exhibits from the investigation
Air traffic control records
- Memorandum For The Record - ATC Voice Recordings: Document (PDF), on ntsb.gov
NTSB summary
HISTORY OF FLIGHT On November 20, 2007, at 1655 eastern standard time, a Mooney M20K, N252DD, was destroyed when it impacted terrain in Maine, New York shortly after takeoff from Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM), Binghamton, New York. The certificated private pilot was fatally injured. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed, and an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plan was filed for the personal flight destined for Albany International Airport (ALB), Albany, New York. The flight was conducted under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. According to witness statements, after taking on fuel, the pilot taxied to the end of runway 34 and was observed to takeoff, level off over the runway, accelerate, and then climb up into an indefinite ceiling. According to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)air traffic control voice recordings, the pilot was issued a clearance to turn right on course and was then cleared for takeoff. After his departure, a frequency change was issued, and the change was acknowledged by the pilot. The pilot however, was never heard to check in on the new frequency. According to FAA provided radar data, The airplane was airborne for approximately 19-seconds and was lost from radar approximately 3/4 of a mile northeast of the airport. Peak recorded altitude was 2000 feet above mean sea level, which was 364 feet above the airport elevation. The accident occurred during the hours of dusk. The wreckage was located at 42 degrees, 13.726 minutes north latitude, 75 degrees, and 58.727 minutes west longitude, at an elevation of 1,370 feet msl. PERSONNEL
Probable cause
The pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent collision with trees.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
