Paradise, CA, USA
N201VJ
MOONEY M20J
The pilot reported that, while making an approach for landing he came in too low and collided with terrain. The forward fuselage and right wing were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath which resulted in a collision with terrain.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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