# NTSB Accident ERA23FA077
> **MOONEY M20J** · 2022-12-02 · Falmouth, MA, USA · FATL
## 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.

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