# NTSB Accident CHI03LA143
> **Mooney M20S** · 2003-06-02 · West Chicago, IL, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI03LA143
- **Event ID:** 20030603X00768
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-06-02
- **Location:** West Chicago, IL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.907775, -88.248611
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 3
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Mooney
- **Model:** M20S
- **Registration:** N21737
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's improper flare, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.   Contributing factors were the pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.

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