MINR · Mooney M20C · 2003-03-09 · Colo Springs, CO, USA
Event
NTSB number
DEN03LA047
Event ID
20030313X00326
Type
Accident
Date
2003-03-09
Location
Colo Springs, CO, USA
Coordinates
38.80915, -104.710586
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
Mooney
Model
M20C
Registration
N9313V
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing factors include the downdraft, crosswind and gusty wind conditions.