# NTSB Accident CEN13FA183
> **MOONEY M20E** · 2013-03-03 · Angel Fire, NM, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN13FA183
- **Event ID:** 20130303X91231
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2013-03-03
- **Location:** Angel Fire, NM, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.406944, -105.291114
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 4
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** MOONEY
- **Model:** M20E
- **Registration:** N3484X
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's loss of control while flying in a turbulent mountain-wave environment. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overconfidence in his ability to safely pilot the airplane in gusting wind conditions and his lack of experience operating in mountainous areas.

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