Final
2 minor
Dec 16, 2025
N9081V accident at Gonzales, LA
Mooney M20E — Hard landing at REG (Gonzales, LA)
DateDec 16, 2025
Tail numberN9081V
AircraftMooney M20E · Mooney M20 · M20P
LocationREG — Gonzales, LA
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries2 minor
NTSB caseCEN26LA063
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper pitch control that resulted in a hard landing, and his improper recovery from multiple bounced landings. Contributing to the accident was the safety pilot’s delayed response to the initial bounced landing which led to the runway excursion.
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