Mooney M20C
Durham, NC — June 2, 2020
Event Information
| Date | June 2, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA20CA205 |
| Event ID | 20200603X83908 |
| Location | Durham, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.06083, -78.78361 |
| Airport | Lake Ridge Aero Park |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | Mooney |
| Model | M20C |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall..
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.