NONE · Mooney M20C · 1997-09-20 · PETTIGREW, AR, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW97LA358
Event ID
20001208X08853
Type
Accident
Date
1997-09-20
Location
PETTIGREW, AR, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Mooney
Model
M20C
Registration
N7045V
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper in-flight decision. Factors were the prevailing low ceilings, the inaccurate flight and navigation instruments as result of the failure of the engine accessories vacuum pump and the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute the precautionary landing.