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Substantial
Serious

MOONEY M20RS/N: 29-0190

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA23LA314
Location
Chattanooga, TN
Event ID
20230727192723
Coordinates
35.036704, -85.202306
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper glidepath during final approach, which resulted in a collision with the approach lights short of the runway. Contributing was the pilot’s distraction due to the cabin door opening.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
29-0190
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1999
Model / ICAO
M20RM20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
M20R

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BAS PART SALES LLC
Address
575 ED BEEGLES LN
City
GREELEY
State / Zip Code
CO 80631
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# ERA23LA314