Mooney M20C accident near Golden, Missouri, June 10, 2004
On June 10, 2004 at about 11:00 pm local time, a Mooney M20C, registered N3911N, was substantially damaged in an accident near Golden, Missouri. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person was seriously injured. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. The trees were a contributing factor.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- June 10, 2004 · about 11:00 pm local time
- Place
- Golden, Missouri · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was seriously injured.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Mooney M20C · all M20Cs on the register
- Registration
- N3911N · no longer on the register · serial 68004
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
The airplane impacted trees and terrain during an attempted go-around. The pilot stated that during the landing the airplane began to drift to the left and he attempted to correct and ultimately initiated a go-around. The airplane subsequently impacted trees approximately 70 feet left of the runway. There were no mechanical defects found and none were reported by the pilot.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 652 hours in all; 420 in this make and model
- Last flight review: January 31, 2004
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Injury: serious injuries
The aircraft
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Lycoming O-360-A1D (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: PLK Point Lookout MO at 10:50 pm
- Destination: MO32 Golden MO
- Flight plan: none
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 180° at 9 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 79°F (26°C), dew point 70°F (21°C)
- Altimeter: 29.88 inHg
- Observation at 5:53 pm from KHRO
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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