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MOONEY M20C NO SERIES accident at Morganton, NC, 22 Oct 2023

Morganton, NC, United States

On October 22, 2023, a MOONEY M20C NO SERIES was involved in an aviation accident near Morganton, NC. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with the runway’s precision approach path indicator (PAPI) lights. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with the runway’s precision approach path indicator (PAPI) lights.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained

Related events

Same aircraft family

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Oct 2023 MOONEY M20C NO SERIES accident near Morganton, NC?

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with the runway’s precision approach path indicator (PAPI) lights.

Were there any fatalities in the 22 Oct 2023 MOONEY M20C NO SERIES accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Oct 2023 involved a MOONEY M20C NO SERIES, at Morganton, NC.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with the runway’s precision approach path indicator (PAPI) lights.

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