1 fatal · MOONEY M20K · 1990-10-03 · FLAGSTAFF, AZ, USA
Event
NTSB number
LAX91FA001
Event ID
20001212X24477
Type
Accident
Date
1990-10-03
Location
FLAGSTAFF, AZ, USA
Coordinates
35.230995, -111.719963
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
1
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
MOONEY
Model
M20K
Registration
N231AX
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S DECISION TO OPERATE THE AIRCRAFT WITH A KNOWN DISCREPANCY; INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES; AND THE PILOT'S INFLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO SMOKE AND FUMES IN THE COCKPIT.