# NTSB Accident LAX98LA059
> **Mooney M20F** · 1997-12-20 · SAFFORD, AZ, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** LAX98LA059
- **Event ID:** 20001208X09336
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1997-12-20
- **Location:** SAFFORD, AZ, USA
- **Coordinates:** 32.810382, -109.359176
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 2
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Mooney
- **Model:** M20F
- **Registration:** N2965L
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's poor in-flight judgement and intentional flight into known adverse weather conditions.  Related factors were, mountainous terrain, rain and fog.

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