Mooney M20C
Hillsboro, OR — August 19, 2020
Event Information
| Date | August 19, 2020 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR20CA276 |
| Event ID | 20200819X92718 |
| Location | Hillsboro, OR |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.42778, -122.94305 |
| Airport | Starks Twin Oaks Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Mooney |
| Model | M20C |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain altitude on short final due to an encounter with a down draft and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
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.