MINR · MOONEY 20J · 1995-01-08 · ST. PETERSBURG, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA95LA056
Event ID
20001207X02896
Type
Accident
Date
1995-01-08
Location
ST. PETERSBURG, FL, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
3
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
3
Aircraft
Make
MOONEY
Model
20J
Registration
N205MD
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the No. 3 connecting rod bolt due to oil starvation for undetermined reasons. This resulted in a total loss of engine power, forced landing, and subsequent ditching.