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September 16, 2025 · Mooney Aircraft M20K · N305EP

Pearland, TX

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 16, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Pearland, TX
Aircraft
Mooney Aircraft M20K (1982)
Tail Number
N305EP
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA386

On September 16, 2025, about 1040 central daylight time, a Mooney Aircraft Corp. M20K, N305EP was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at the Pearland Regional Airport, Pearland, Texas. The pilot and certificated flight instructor were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that the purpose of the flight was to perform an engine break-in after an engine replacement, and to perform a flight review as required by 14 CFR 61.56. He stated that the initial takeoff roll was consistent with expectations and rotation was achieved normally at the expected time and distance. After takeoff when the airplane was about 10-15 ft above ground level, the pilot noticed a reduction in engine power and airplane performance. He checked throttle, propeller, and mixture settings, and then he retarded and re-advanced the throttle with no change in engine performance. The airplane continued to lose airspeed; the pilot recognized that the airplane was going to impact the runway and he retarded the mixture to shut the engine off. He stated that during the takeoff attempt he did not notice any misfire or unusual shaking. He did not believe that the engine lost all power and continued to operate at reduced power until he retarded the mixture control. The airplane landed hard on the runway, the left main landing gear separated, and airplane slid off the left side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The airplane was retained for further examination.

Full Narrative

On September 16, 2025, about 1040 central daylight time, a Mooney Aircraft Corp. M20K, N305EP was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at the Pearland Regional Airport, Pearland, Texas. The pilot and certificated flight instructor were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that the purpose of the flight was to perform an engine break-in after an engine replacement, and to perform a flight review as required by 14 CFR 61.56. He stated that the initial takeoff roll was consistent with expectations and rotation was achieved normally at he expected time and distance. After takeoff when the airplane was about 10-15 ft above ground level, the pilot noticed a reduction in engine power and airplane performance. He checked throttle, propeller, and mixture settings, and then he retarded and re-advanced the throttle with no change in engine performance. The airplane continued to lose airspeed; the pilot recognized that the airplane was going to impact the runway and he retarded the mixture to shut the engine off. He stated that during the takeoff attempt he did not notice any misfire or unusual shaking. He did not believe that the engine lost all power and continued to operate at reduced power until he retarded the mixture control. The airplane landed hard on the runway, the left main landing gear separated, and airplane slid off the left side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The airplane was retained for further examination.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:40 CDT
Nearest AirportPearland Rgnl (0nm N)
Runway14/3
Runway Length4313 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMooney Aircraft M20K
Tail NumberN305EP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind70° @ 6 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.14 inHg
Observation Time10:53
Weather SourceWFAC

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