# NTSB Accident DEN03LA013
> **Mooney M20E** · 2002-11-04 · Broomfield, CO, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN03LA013
- **Event ID:** 20021118X05476
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-11-04
- **Location:** Broomfield, CO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 39.908611, -107.117225
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Mooney
- **Model:** M20E
- **Registration:** N9288M
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing due to a sheared steering horn attach bolt that should have been replaced by maintenance personnel in compliance with an outstanding service bulletin.  Contributing factors included the pilot's improper aircraft handling (relaxing elevator back pressure at high speed during rollout) and the ditch.

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