# NTSB Accident DEN02FA089
> **Mooney M20A** · 2002-08-09 · Marysvale, UT, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** DEN02FA089
- **Event ID:** 20020816X01404
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-08-09
- **Location:** Marysvale, UT, USA
- **Coordinates:** 38.373054, -112.373054
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 4
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Mooney
- **Model:** M20A
- **Registration:** N1088B
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

the pilot's poor in-flight decision to fly so close to the ridge (looking for animals).  Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain condition, the downdraft weather conditions in high mountains, and the high density altitude weather condition.

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