Aviation accident ERA23FA077

1 fatal · MOONEY M20J · 2022-12-02 · Falmouth, MA, USA

Event

NTSB number: ERA23FA077
Event ID: 20221203106405
Type: Accident
Date: 2022-12-02
Location: Falmouth, MA, USA
Coordinates: 41.5879, -70.536505

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 1
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 2

Aircraft

Make: MOONEY
Model: M20J
Registration: N3515H
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the sun glare, which impaired the pilot's visibility and situational awareness.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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