# NTSB Accident MIA97FA242
> **Mooney M20F** · 1997-09-11 · CORAL SPRINGS, FL, USA · FATL
## 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.

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