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Aviation accident MIA98FA176

2 fatal · Mooney M-20E · 1998-06-03 · WINSTON-SALEM, NC, USA

Event

NTSB number
MIA98FA176
Event ID
20001211X10375
Type
Accident
Date
1998-06-03
Location
WINSTON-SALEM, NC, USA
Coordinates
36.15916, -80.229331

Injuries

Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2

Aircraft

Make
Mooney
Model
M-20E
Registration
N9365V
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The pilot's improper decision to conduct a maintenance test flight with a known unairworthy mechanical condition (unserviceable servo fuel injector), resulting in a partial loss of engine power on climb out, subsequent forced landing, and in-flight collision with trees and a private residence.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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