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N9303V accident description

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Crash location 45.387777°N, 86.922778°W
Nearest city Washington Island, WI
45.392930°N, 86.931208°W
0.5 miles away
Tail number N9303V
Accident date 15 Jul 2017
Aircraft type Mooney M20C
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

During the final approach for landing, the airplane was too low and struck trees short of the runway threshold, spun about 180° then impacted the ground.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage.

The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

The pilot failed to submit the NTSB Form 6120.1 Pilot/ Operator Aircraft Accident/ Incident Report.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper approach path, which resulted in impact with trees.

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