SERS · MOONEY M20J · 1993-09-03 · MITCHELLVILLE, MD, USA
Event
NTSB number
BFO93FA153
Event ID
20001211X13318
Type
Accident
Date
1993-09-03
Location
MITCHELLVILLE, MD, USA
Coordinates
38.950714, -76.73088
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
MOONEY
Model
M20J
Registration
N7666P
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
CORROSION IN THE FUEL CONTROL UNIT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION AND LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. RELATED FACTORS WERE: INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR AN EMERGENCY LANDING.