21) THE IMPOSSIBLE TURN, U-FIT

Mooney M20J | N5764H

July 27th, 2025 | Nampa, Idaho

Accident Location

  • City: Nampa
  • State: Idaho
  • Latitude: 43.5825
  • Longitude: -116.543056
  • Airport ID: KMAN

Aircraft Info

  • N Number: N5764H
  • Make: Mooney
  • Model: M20J
  • Aircraft Category: Aircraft Single Engine Land
  • Amateur Built: No

Pilot Info

  • PIC Name: Leroy, Brandon Joseph
  • Gender: Male
  • Pilot Age: 43
  • Pilot Hours:
  • Flight School: No
  • Instructional Flight: No
  • Pilot Certification: Private Pilot
  • IFR Rating: No
  • Pilot Error: Yes
  • Pilot Medical: 2nd Class Medical
  • Pilot Incapacitation: No

Analysis

  • Date: July 27th, 2025
  • Time: 5:40 PM Local Time
  • Day / Night: Day
  • VMC / IMC: VMC
  • Phase Of Flight: Takeoff
  • Total People Onboard: 3
  • PIC Fatality: 1
  • PAX Fatalities: 2
  • Ground Fatalities: 0
  • Total Fatalities: 3
  • NTSB No:
  • NTSB Travel: Unknown
  • AQP Classification: 21) THE IMPOSSIBLE TURN, U-FIT

Probable Cause

DTSB: Pending. ROTOT at 200 feet, Tried to turn around. This is the AOPA/McSpadden scenario. Engine reduction of thrust immediately after takeoff and tries to turn around.

NTSB: NONE

Recommendation

DTSB: Pending.

NTSB: NONE

DISCLAIMER: All data and Probable Cause listings are “Probable” only. They are based on opinion and educated speculation, and are for educational purposes only. They may contain incorrect information and are subject to change as new information becomes available.