MOONEY M20J
Alturas, CA — March 27, 2021
Event Information
| Date | March 27, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR21LA148 |
| Event ID | 20210329102829 |
| Location | Alturas, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.51500, -120.55000 |
| Airport | ALTURAS MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MOONEY |
| Model | M20J |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The student pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing, loss of airplane control and subsequent collision with terrain.
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.