# NTSB Accident FTW97LA185
> **Mooney M20C** · 1997-05-09 · TORREON, NM, USA · MINR
## Event
- **NTSB number:** FTW97LA185
- **Event ID:** 20001208X07911
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-05-09
- **Location:** TORREON, NM, USA
- **Coordinates:** 34.719421, -106.290664
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** MINR
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 1
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Mooney
- **Model:** M20C
- **Registration:** N7853V
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

failure of the forward number four piston pin plug, and the subsequent obstruction of internal oil passages of the lubricating system, which resulted in partial loss of engine power.  Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind condition and lack of suitable terrain for an emergency (precautionary) landing.

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