MINR · Mooney M20F · 1997-12-28 · FERNCLIFF, VA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC98LA056
Event ID
20001208X09374
Type
Accident
Date
1997-12-28
Location
FERNCLIFF, VA, USA
Coordinates
38.009601, -77.989532
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Mooney
Model
M20F
Registration
N9717M
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the improper installation of the engine oil temperature probe which resulted in oil starvation and a total loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's overflight of available airports in an effort to reach the 'Nearest Airport' displayed on his loran equipment during the subsequent forced landing.