N9339MMOONEY M20F2023-11-22 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

MOONEY M20FS/N: 670253

Summary

On November 22, 2023, a Mooney M20F (N9339M) was involved in an accident near Meridianville, AL. 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 exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while on final approach to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, a loss of airplane control, and impact with terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA047. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9339M.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA24LA047
Location
Meridianville, AL
Event ID
20231124193420
Coordinates
34.869099, -86.556948
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 exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while on final approach to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, a loss of airplane control, and impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
670253
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
M20FM20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PATTON JAY A
Address
3520 CAMINO REAL
Status
Deregistered
City
HOBBS
State / Zip Code
NM 88240-1047
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# ERA24LA047