# NTSB Accident NYC03LA083
> **Mooney M20K** · 2003-04-11 · West Milford, NJ, USA · SERS
## 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.

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