Mooney M20 accident near Hagerstown, Maryland, June 20, 2002
On June 20, 2002 at about 8:25 pm local time, a Mooney M20, registered N3282F, was substantially damaged in an accident near Hagerstown, Maryland (Hagerstown Regional airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 2 people were seriously injured. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The pilot's failure to perform a go-around and obtain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an overrun. A factor in the accident was the crosswind condition.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- June 20, 2002 · about 8:25 pm local time
- Place
- Hagerstown, Maryland · Hagerstown Regional · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were seriously injured.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Mooney M20 · all M20s on the register
- Registration
- N3282F · registry record · serial 670375
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
The pilot was performing his second approach to runway 27, a 5,460-foot long, 150-foot wide, dry, asphalt runway. During the first approach, the airplane came in high and the pilot elected to perform a go-around. On the second approach, the pilot said he encountered a gust of wind, and landed with about 1,500 feet of runway remaining. The pilot added that when he initially applied the brakes, they responded to gentle pressure; however, "faded quickly." The airplane departed the end of the runway, struck an airport boundary fence and came to rest about 800 feet beyond the departure end of the runway. Witnesses reported they observed the airplane touch down about 4,000 feet beyond the approach end of the runway. The airplane bounced three times, and smoke was observed emanating from the airplane's tires before the airplane "launched" off the departure end of the runway. Examination of the airplane, which included the brake system, did not reveal any pre-impact malfunctions. Winds reported at the airport about the time of the accident, were from 170 degrees at 8 knots.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Flight time: 386 hours in all; 172 in this make and model; 6 in the last 90 days; 4 in the last 30 days; 296 as pilot in command
- Last flight review: September 8, 2001
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (with waivers/limitations)
- Seat: left
- Injury: serious injuries
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 3,230 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, November 15, 2001; 14 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 2,790 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Lycoming I0-360-A1A (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: JXN Jackson MI at 5:00 pm
- Destination: HGR Hagerstown MD
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 27, 5,460 ft by 150 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 170° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: a few clouds at 500 ft
- Temperature: 81°F (27°C), dew point 61°F (16°C)
- Altimeter: 30.43 inHg
- Observation at 7:53 pm from HGR
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
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