No fatalities
8 Jan 2024: MOONEY M20E — Byron, CA
On 8 Jan 2024, a MOONEY M20E was involved in an aviation accident near Byron, CA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. 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 improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Student/instructed pilotLanding flare — Not attained/maintainedInstructor/check pilot