SERS · Mooney M20E · 1999-08-20 · LAKEPORT, CA, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX99LA276
Event ID
20001212X19559
Type
Accident
Date
1999-08-20
Location
LAKEPORT, CA, USA
Coordinates
39.039512, -122.929367
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Mooney
Model
M20E
Registration
N6022Q
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of engine shop maintenance personnel to tighten the fuel line fitting during assembly of the engine, and failure of the installing maintenance personnel to detect and tighten the loose fitting during the engine installation and annual inspection.