MINR · Mooney M20J · 2002-01-17 · Lake Placid, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA02LA050
Event ID
20020122X00092
Type
Accident
Date
2002-01-17
Location
Lake Placid, FL, USA
Coordinates
27.289701, -81.360404
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Mooney
Model
M20J
Registration
N201XL
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
DEST
Conditions
Light
DAWN
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The failure of the pilot to perform a proper preflight inspection and his improper fuel tank selection for takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine power on takeoff due to fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft resulting in an uncontrollable descent and collision with orange trees and terrain.