N9146Q

Substantial
None

MOONEY M20JS/N: 24-3384

Summary

On March 27, 2021, a Mooney M20J (N9146Q) was involved in an incident near Alturas, CA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The student pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing, loss of airplane control and subsequent collision with terrain.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR21LA148. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9146Q.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, March 27, 2021
NTSB Number
WPR21LA148
Location
Alturas, CA
Event ID
20210329102829
Coordinates
41.515000, -120.550000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing, loss of airplane control and subsequent collision with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
24-3384
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1996
Model / ICAO
M20JM20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
M20J

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
EMERY J CHANG MD LLC
Address
223 S E ST
City
LAKEVIEW
State / Zip Code
OR 97630-1722
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# WPR21LA148