MINR · Mooney M20R · 2004-01-01 · Sheridan, AR, USA
Event
NTSB number
FTW04LA053
Event ID
20040116X00070
Type
Accident
Date
2004-01-01
Location
Sheridan, AR, USA
Coordinates
34.328334, -92.35083
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Mooney
Model
M20R
Registration
N5284C
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.