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
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
Registered Owner (Current)
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