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March 27, 2021 · Mooney M20J NO Series · N9146Q
Alturas, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 27, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Alturas, CA
Aircraft
Mooney M20J NO Series (1996)
Tail Number
N9146Q
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR21LA148
The solo student pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane touched down on the main landing gear and bounced twice. He initiated a go-around, but the airplane did not have enough airspeed. The airplane drifted to the left and the left wing contacted the ground. The airplane slid off the side of the runway and collided with terrain. Both wings were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing, loss of airplane control and subsequent collision with terrain.
Full Narrative
The solo student pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane touched down on the main landing gear and bounced twice. He initiated a go-around, but the airplane did not have enough airspeed. The airplane drifted to the left and the left wing contacted the ground. The airplane slid off the side of the runway and collided with terrain. Both wings were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 PDT
Nearest AirportAlturas Muni (0nm N)
Runway31
Runway Length4228 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M20J NO Series
Tail NumberN9146Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · I0360 A3B6 SE · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 51 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 21 F
Altimeter30.34 inHg
Observation Time11:55
Weather SourcePILO