# NTSB Accident DEN03LA086
> **Mooney M20K** · 2003-05-24 · Colorado Sprngs, CO, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN03LA086
- **Event ID:** 20030603X00774
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2003-05-24
- **Location:** Colorado Sprngs, CO, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.800834, -104.699996
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 3
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Mooney
- **Model:** M20K
- **Registration:** N231JM
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's improper decision to land in the reported crosswind conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the crosswind, rough terrain, airport stop sign, and fence.

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