NONE · Mooney M20E · 2002-11-04 · Broomfield, CO, USA
Event
NTSB number
DEN03LA013
Event ID
20021118X05476
Type
Accident
Date
2002-11-04
Location
Broomfield, CO, USA
Coordinates
39.908611, -107.117225
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
3
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Mooney
Model
M20E
Registration
N9288M
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing due to a sheared steering horn attach bolt that should have been replaced by maintenance personnel in compliance with an outstanding service bulletin. Contributing factors included the pilot's improper aircraft handling (relaxing elevator back pressure at high speed during rollout) and the ditch.