# NTSB Accident MIA02LA050
> **Mooney M20J** · 2002-01-17 · Lake Placid, FL, USA · MINR
## 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.

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