# NTSB Accident NYC01FA040
> **Mooney M20K** · 2000-11-26 · RIXFORD, PA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** NYC01FA040
- **Event ID:** 20001215X45423
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2000-11-26
- **Location:** RIXFORD, PA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 41.920333, -78.450813
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Mooney
- **Model:** M20K
- **Registration:** N252MW
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's loss of control of the airplane while maneuvering.  Factors included low ceilings and the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience.

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