N9081VMOONEY M20E2025-12-16 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

MOONEY M20ES/N: 690015

Summary

On December 16, 2025, a Mooney M20E (N9081V) was involved in an accident near Gonzales, LA. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN26LA063. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9081V.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN26LA063
Location
Gonzales, LA
Event ID
20251216202172
Coordinates
30.173063, -90.941498
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s improper pitch control that resulted in a hard landing, and his improper recovery from multiple bounced landings. Contributing to the accident was the safety pilot’s delayed response to the initial bounced landing which led to the runway excursion.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
690015
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
M20EM20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
M20E

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
3233 W YUMA ST
City
PHOENIX
State / Zip Code
AZ 85009-6201
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# CEN26LA063