N2933L

Substantial
None

Mooney M20CS/N: 670067

Summary

On August 19, 2020, a Mooney M20C (N2933L) was involved in an incident near Hillsboro, OR. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude on short final due to an encounter with a down draft and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR20CA276. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2933L.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
NTSB Number
WPR20CA276
Location
Hillsboro, OR
Event ID
20200819X92718
Coordinates
45.427776, -122.943054
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude on short final due to an encounter with a down draft and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
670067
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
M20CM20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
3233 W YUMA ST
Status
Deregistered
City
PHOENIX
State / Zip Code
AZ 85009-6201
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR20CA276