Final None Jul 14, 2024

N8201R accident at Montauk, NY

Mooney M20J — Hard landing at MTP (Montauk, NY)

DateJul 14, 2024
Tail numberN8201R
AircraftMooney M20J · Mooney M20 · M20P
LocationMTP — Montauk, NY
Phase of flightLanding
OperationPart 91 Personal
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseERA24LA317

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate glide path during the landing approach in terrain induced turbulence, resulting in a hard landing and subsequent runway excursion.

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