1 fatal · Mooney M20F · 1997-09-11 · CORAL SPRINGS, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA97FA242
Event ID
20001208X08893
Type
Accident
Date
1997-09-11
Location
CORAL SPRINGS, FL, USA
Coordinates
26.310321, -80.230453
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Mooney
Model
M20F
Registration
N6417Q
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's misjudging the distance vs. altitude resulting in the collision with the water short of the intended touchdown point of the rough field. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 3 cylinder connecting rod bearing for undetermined reasons and fatigue failure of the No. 3 cylinder connecting rod and piston pin end plugs.