MOONEY M20F
New Albany, MS — July 22, 2021
Event Information
| Date | July 22, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN21LA373 |
| Event ID | 20210817103720 |
| Location | New Albany, MS |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 34.55602, -89.02525 |
| Airport | New Albany / Union County Airp |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MOONEY |
| Model | M20F |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NBRT |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the landing that resulted in a collision with a fence post. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the alternator drive belt during cruise flight for unknown reasons and the subsequent inoperative electrical system when the airplane’s battery became depleted.
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.