MINR · Mooney M20J · 1998-11-17 · SAN ANGELO, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW99LA027
Event ID
20001211X11424
Type
Accident
Date
1998-11-17
Location
SAN ANGELO, TX, USA
Coordinates
31.610733, -100.549987
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Mooney
Model
M20J
Registration
N201QK
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
NDRK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The total loss of engine power due to the magneto failure resulting from oil contamination when the bearing plate retainer screw fractured due to improper manufacturing. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and the dark night conditions.