# NTSB Accident ATL97FA115
> **Mooney M20F** · 1997-08-11 · TALLAHASSEE, FL, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL97FA115
- **Event ID:** 20001208X08546
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-08-11
- **Location:** TALLAHASSEE, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 30.38964, -84.510238
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Mooney
- **Model:** M20F
- **Registration:** N3455X
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

fatigue failure of the crankshaft for undetermined reasons.  Related factors were: darkness, and obstructions (trees) in the emergency landing area.

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