MINR · Mooney M20M · 2002-08-08 · Gualala, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX02LA248
Event ID
20020809X01363
Type
Accident
Date
2002-08-08
Location
Gualala, CA, USA
Coordinates
38.801387, -123.530281
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Mooney
Model
M20M
Registration
N1038K
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's delayed decision in executing a go-around. Contributing factors were the pilot's limited experience landing on short fields and the rising terrain.