N5287SMOONEY M20M2025-06-30 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

MOONEY M20MS/N: 27-0244

Summary

On June 30, 2025, a Mooney M20M (N5287S) was involved in an accident near Ben Bolt, TX. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 2 people uninjured out of 3 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 directional control while landing with a crosswind.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA228. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5287S.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 30, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA228
Location
Ben Bolt, TX
Event ID
20250701200432
Coordinates
27.548848, -98.029028
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
27-0244
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
M20MM20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
M20M

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BAS PART SALES LLC
Address
575 ED BEEGLES LN
City
GREELEY
State / Zip Code
CO 80631
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# CEN25LA228