# NTSB Accident DEN03LA047
> **Mooney M20C** · 2003-03-09 · Colo Springs, CO, USA · MINR
## 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.

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*Source: [NTSB CAROL](https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-main-public/basic-search?source=ntsb&type=event&ntsb_number=DEN03LA047) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*