N123WJMOONEY M20J2024-06-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

MOONEY M20JS/N: 24-1620

Summary

On June 14, 2024, a Mooney M20J (N123WJ) was involved in an accident near Ava, MO. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 3 people uninjured out of 4 aboard. 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 control of the airplane resulting in a runway excursion during landing. Contributing to the accident was the degraded brake system on the airplane.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA234. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N123WJ.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 14, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN24LA234
Location
Ava, MO
Event ID
20240621194521
Coordinates
36.971887, -92.681946
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in a runway excursion during landing. Contributing to the accident was the degraded brake system on the airplane.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
24-1620
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
M20JM20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
M20J

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
575 ED BEEGLES LN
City
GREELEY
State / Zip Code
CO 80631-9021
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# CEN24LA234