N5954Q

Substantial
None

MOONEY M20CS/N: 3194

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, October 22, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA24LA086
Location
Morganton, NC
Event ID
20231218193536
Coordinates
35.819809, -81.611685
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with the runway’s precision approach path indicator (PAPI) lights.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
3194
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1965
Model / ICAO
M20CM20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
M20C

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DOMINIQUE JON ANDREW
Address
2795 LAKEVIEW DR
City
LENOIR
State / Zip Code
NC 28645-9738
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# ERA24LA086