5 fatal · Mooney M20J · 2000-04-21 · NORTON, VA, USA
Event
NTSB number
NYC00FA118
Event ID
20001212X20892
Type
Accident
Date
2000-04-21
Location
NORTON, VA, USA
Coordinates
36.930934, -82.619125
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
5
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
5
Aircraft
Make
Mooney
Model
M20J
Registration
N5632H
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
IMC
Probable cause
The pilot's improper weather evaluation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Factors in this accident were icing conditions, and aircraft loading which exceed the airplane's weight and balance limitations.