N9954LMOONEY M20F2024-08-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

MOONEY M20FS/N: 670487

Summary

On August 02, 2024, a Mooney M20F (N9954L) was involved in an incident near Carrizozo, NM. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The airplane’s encounter with a downdraft after takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA264. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9954L.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 2, 2024
NTSB Number
WPR24LA264
Location
Carrizozo, NM
Event ID
20240805194839
Coordinates
33.648900, -105.896200
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The airplane’s encounter with a downdraft after takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
670487
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
M20FM20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
M20F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
RAO NISERG
Address
205 HOLLY HILLS RD
City
COLUMBUS
State / Zip Code
MS 39705-1231
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# WPR24LA264