2 fatal · Mooney M20J · 1997-01-21 · COTTAGE GROVE, MN, USA
Event
NTSB number
CHI97FA058
Event ID
20001208X07262
Type
Accident
Date
1997-01-21
Location
COTTAGE GROVE, MN, USA
Coordinates
44.810878, -92.919151
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Mooney
Model
M20J
Registration
N1160G
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane during an ILS approach. Factors relating to the accident were: the IFR weather conditions, the pilot's lack of recent instrument experience, and the pilot's lack of familiarity in flying the accident aircraft.