No fatalities
9 Nov 2020: MOONEY M20C NO SERIES — Laconia, NH
On 9 Nov 2020, a MOONEY M20C NO SERIES was involved in an aviation accident near Laconia, NH. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during an approach in sun glare and hazy conditions. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from trees during an approach in sun glare and hazy conditions.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotAltitude — Not attained/maintainedEffect on personnel