MOONEY M20R
Chattanooga, TN — July 26, 2023
Event Information
| Date | July 26, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA23LA314 |
| Event ID | 20230727192723 |
| Location | Chattanooga, TN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.03670, -85.20231 |
| Airport | LOVELL FLD |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | MOONEY |
| Model | M20R |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 2 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper glidepath during final approach, which resulted in a collision with the approach lights short of the runway. Contributing was the pilot’s distraction due to the cabin door opening.
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.