Pilot Debrief

MOONEY M20J near Alturas, CA — 2021-03-27

Final reportWPR21LA148
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Date
2021-03-27
Location
Alturas, CA, USA
Airport
KAAT
Aircraft
MOONEY M20J
Registration
N9146Q
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The student pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing, loss of airplane control and subsequent collision with terrain.

NTSB narrative

The solo student pilot reported that, during landing, the airplane touched down on the main landing gear and bounced twice. He initiated a go-around, but the airplane did not have enough airspeed. The airplane drifted to the left and the left wing contacted the ground. The airplane slid off the side of the runway and collided with terrain. Both wings were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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