MOONEY M20E
Gonzales, LA — December 16, 2025
Event Information
| Date | December 16, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN26LA063 |
| Event ID | 20251216202172 |
| Location | Gonzales, LA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 30.17306, -90.94150 |
| Airport | Louisiana Regional |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | MOONEY |
| Model | M20E |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s improper pitch control that resulted in a hard landing, and his improper recovery from multiple bounced landings. Contributing to the accident was the safety pilot’s delayed response to the initial bounced landing which led to the 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.