MINR · MOONEY M20J · 1995-04-30 · KIRKSVILLE, MO, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI95LA139
Event ID
20001207X03271
Type
Accident
Date
1995-04-30
Location
KIRKSVILLE, MO, USA
Coordinates
40.18917, -92.569129
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
MOONEY
Model
M20J
Registration
N4145H
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the loss of engine power due to failure of the engine's hydraulic tappet body heads. Related factors in the accident were the restricted visual lookout, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing.