1 fatal · MOONEY M20R · 2010-11-25 · Hollister, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR11FA059
Event ID
20101125X11507
Type
Accident
Date
2010-11-25
Location
Hollister, CA, USA
Coordinates
36.917221, -121.487503
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
MOONEY
Model
M20R
Registration
VH-PPA
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot did not ensure the airplane was loaded within its weight and balance envelope, which resulted in longitudinal instability and a loss of aircraft control during the initial climb.