MOONEY M20J
Montauk, NY — July 14, 2024
Event Information
| Date | July 14, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA317 |
| Event ID | 20240722194743 |
| Location | Montauk, NY |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.07667, -71.92047 |
| Airport | MONTAUK |
| 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 | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate glide path during the landing approach in terrain induced turbulence, resulting in a hard landing and subsequent runway excursion.
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.