MINR · Mooney M20C · 2001-08-07 · Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA01LA210
Event ID
20010821X01735
Type
Accident
Date
2001-08-07
Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
Coordinates
26.190538, -80.169105
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
6
Aircraft
Make
Mooney
Model
M20C
Registration
N78933
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the mechanic who installed the carburetor after overhaul to safety the throttle linkage at the carburetor per an Airworthiness Directive resulting in separation of the throttle linkage and subsequent partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot-in-command during the forced landing.