1 fatal · Mooney M20F · 1996-01-07 · CAPE CHARLES, VA, USA
Event
NTSB number
IAD96LA109
Event ID
20001208X05150
Type
Accident
Date
1996-01-07
Location
CAPE CHARLES, VA, USA
Coordinates
37.269309, -76.010803
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Mooney
Model
M20F
Registration
N9199V
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision making by continuing flight into known adverse weather conditions. Related factors were the dark night and the winter storm (snow and fog).