On March 4, 1999, a Mooney M20F (registration N9381M) was involved in an aviation accident near Cabool, MO. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot not maintaining an appropriate airspeed during the turn from base to final resulting in a stall. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
Witnesses observed an airplane in a left turn when it rolled into a steep right bank, descended, and collided with the ground. The right wing, nose, and left wingtip struck first. No anomalies were found in the airframe, flight controls, or engine.
Accident Sequence
According to witness statements, the airplane was observed in a left turn when it abruptly rolled into a steep right bank. The aircraft then descended and collided with the ground. Witnesses noted that the right wing impacted first, followed by the nose and left wingtip, before the airplane came to rest on a road embankment.
Investigation Findings
An on-scene investigation was conducted. No anomalies were identified with the airframe, flight control system, or the engine and its accessories that would have prevented normal flight. The investigation did not determine a probable cause for the loss of control.