Aviation accident ATL02FA026

1 fatal · Mooney M20C · 2001-12-29 · Gainesville, GA, USA

Event

NTSB number: ATL02FA026
Event ID: 20020103X00010
Type: Accident
Date: 2001-12-29
Location: Gainesville, GA, USA
Coordinates: 34.250831, -83.838058

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: Mooney
Model: M20C
Registration: N6953V
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, resulting from fuel system blockage and improper maintenance by maintenance personnel. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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