MINR · Mooney M20J · 1996-08-25 · LUBBOCK, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW96LA357
Event ID
20001208X06509
Type
Accident
Date
1996-08-25
Location
LUBBOCK, TX, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Mooney
Model
M20J
Registration
N4538H
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
inadequate maintenance by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power when the magneto disengaged from the engine. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.