2 fatal · Mooney M20J · 1997-12-03 · SEDONA, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX98FA050
Event ID
20001208X09325
Type
Accident
Date
1997-12-03
Location
SEDONA, AZ, USA
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Mooney
Model
M20J
Registration
N301JL
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate terrain clearance during the climb. Contributing factors were dark night conditions, mountainous/hilly terrain, and mountain wave weather conditions.