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
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
Registered Owner (Current)
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