N9338VMOONEY M20E2024-01-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

MOONEY M20ES/N: 700004

Summary

On January 08, 2024, a Mooney M20E (N9338V) was involved in an incident near Byron, CA. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA066. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9338V.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, January 8, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA066
Location
Byron, CA
Event ID
20240108193627
Coordinates
37.828444, -121.625830
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
700004
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
M20EM20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
M20E

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DHEEDENE NICHOLAS
Address
714 TULANE CT
City
SAN MATEO
State / Zip Code
CA 94402-3236
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# WPR24LA066