N3296FMOONEY M20C2020-11-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

MOONEY M20CS/N: 670389

Summary

On November 09, 2020, a Mooney M20C (N3296F) was involved in an accident near Laconia, NH. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during an approach in sun glare and hazy conditions.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA041. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3296F.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, November 9, 2020
NTSB Number
ERA21LA041
Location
Laconia, NH
Event ID
20201110102263
Coordinates
43.576756, -71.403889
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during an approach in sun glare and hazy conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
670389
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
M20CM20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
DAE AVIATION ENTERPRISES CORP
Address
61 RECYCLE WAY
Status
Deregistered
City
GILFORD
State / Zip Code
NH 03249-6862
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# ERA21LA041