# NTSB Accident CHI89FA009
> **MOONEY M20J** · 1988-10-16 · LUDINGTON, MI, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CHI89FA009
- **Event ID:** 20001213X27002
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 1988-10-16
- **Location:** LUDINGTON, MI, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.949161, -86.440551
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 2
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 2
## Aircraft
- **Make:** MOONEY
- **Model:** M20J
- **Registration:** N58155
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

THE PILOT IN COMMAND FAILED TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE UTILIZING BASIC FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS WHILE EXPERIENCING A LOSS OF GYRO INSTRUMENTS.

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