Probable cause
The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during the go around.
NTSB analysis
The pilot was in the traffic pattern for runway 33; planning a full-stop landing. During the landing flare, the airplane touched down and then lifted off of the runway. The pilot maintained that the airplane did not bounce, but rather touched down "very lightly." The pilot added power in order to recover; however, he did not receive the response he was anticipating. Subsequently, the pilot added full power and prepared to go around. Again, the engine did not respond as the pilot had anticipated. The nose of the airplane pitched up and the airplane drifted to the left. The airplane bounced several times before coming to a stop. The wings, fuselage, and firewall were substantially damaged. An examination of the engine and related systems revealed no anomalies.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for CEN14CA049 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Nov 7, 2013
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Fort Collins, Colorado
- Nearest airport
- Fort Collins-Loveland Municipa (KFNL)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Day
Mooney M20R
- N-number
- N1006A
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 2002
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 91 (general aviation)
- Purpose of flight
- Personal
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.