N201VJMOONEY M20J2022-02-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

MOONEY M20JS/N: 24-0254

Summary

On February 09, 2022, a Mooney M20J (N201VJ) was involved in an accident near Paradise, CA. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. 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 a proper glidepath which resulted in a collision with terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR22LA097. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N201VJ.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
NTSB Number
WPR22LA097
Location
Paradise, CA
Event ID
20220215104643
Coordinates
39.705681, -121.616750
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath which resulted in a collision with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
24-0254
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
M20JM20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
6000 DOUGLAS DR N
Status
Deregistered
City
CRYSTAL
State / Zip Code
MN 55429-2314
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# WPR22LA097