MINR · MOONEY M20K · 1989-02-23 · INCLINE VILLAGE, NV, USA
Event
NTSB number
SEA89FA050
Event ID
20001213X27804
Type
Accident
Date
1989-02-23
Location
INCLINE VILLAGE, NV, USA
Coordinates
36.079952, -115.139816
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
MOONEY
Model
M20K
Registration
N94276
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DUSK
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE FUEL SYSTEM WHEN TROUBLESHOOTING SURGING FUEL PRESSURE. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS SNOW CONDITIONS WHICH IMPAIRED THE PILOT'S ABILITY TO MAKE A PROPER FORCED LANDING.