Aviation accident FTW97FA269

1 fatal · Mooney M20C · 1997-07-15 · SAREPTA, LA, USA

Event

NTSB number: FTW97FA269
Event ID: 20001208X08356
Type: Accident
Date: 1997-07-15
Location: SAREPTA, LA, USA
Coordinates: 32.889938, -93.449356

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: Mooney
Model: M20C
Registration: N777TU
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: SUBS

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's impairment (drugs) resulting in his becoming disoriented and the ensuing loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the inaccurate navigation chart.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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