SERS · Mooney M20K · 2003-04-11 · West Milford, NJ, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC03LA083
Event ID
20030415X00506
Type
Accident
Date
2003-04-11
Location
West Milford, NJ, USA
Coordinates
41.128334, -74.346664
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Mooney
Model
M20K
Registration
N231LS
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NITE
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors in the accident were the crosswind and landing at night.