Final 1 fatal, 1 minor Nov 21, 2023

N1204X crash at Plano, TX

Mooney M20C — Loss of control in flight at Plano, TX

DateNov 21, 2023
Tail numberN1204X
AircraftMooney M20C · Mooney M20 · M20P
LocationPlano, TX
Phase of flightApproach
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 fatal, 1 minor
NTSB caseCEN24FA042

Probable cause

The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a climbing turn during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.

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