NONE · Mooney M20F · 2002-03-30 · Grapeland, TX, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW02LA108
Event ID
20020402X00448
Type
Accident
Date
2002-03-30
Location
Grapeland, TX, USA
Coordinates
32.936389, -97.135276
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Mooney
Model
M20F
Registration
N9530M
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The loss of engine power due to the #2 connecting rod cap separating from the connecting rod. A contributing factor was the limited forward visibility due to oil on the windscreen.