No fatalities

MOONEY M20J accident at Ava, MO, 14 Jun 2024

Ava, MO, United States

On June 14, 2024, a MOONEY M20J operated by N/A was involved in an aviation accident near Ava, MO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in a runway excursion during landing. Contributing to the accident was the degraded brake system on the airplane. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in a runway excursion during landing. Contributing to the accident was the degraded brake system on the airplane.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotDamaged/degraded

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Jun 2024 MOONEY M20J accident near Ava, MO?

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in a runway excursion during landing. Contributing to the accident was the degraded brake system on the airplane.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Jun 2024 MOONEY M20J accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Jun 2024 involved a MOONEY M20J, operated by N/A, at Ava, MO.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane resulting in a runway excursion during landing. Contributing to the accident was the degraded brake system on the airplane.