MINR · Mooney M20J · 2003-02-03 · New Orleans, LA, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW03LA092
Event ID
20030313X00323
Type
Accident
Date
2003-02-03
Location
New Orleans, LA, USA
Coordinates
30.042499, -90.028335
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
4
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Mooney
Model
M20J
Registration
N658FT
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The loss of engine power as a result of the separation of the magneto assembly due to inadequate maintenance by unknown personnel. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.