MOONEY M20C
Morganton, NC, October 22, 2023
Event Information
| Date | October 22, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Morganton, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.81981, -81.61169 |
| Airport | Foothills Regional Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA086 |
| Event ID | 20231218193536 |
Aircraft
| Make | MOONEY |
| Model | M20C |
| Registration # | N5954Q |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with the runway’s precision approach path indicator (PAPI) lights.
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.