MINR · Mooney M20K · 2004-02-03 · Immokalee, FL, USA
Event
NTSB number
MIA04LA050
Event ID
20040206X00167
Type
Accident
Date
2004-02-03
Location
Immokalee, FL, USA
Coordinates
26.433055, -81.401107
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Mooney
Model
M20K
Registration
N252WF
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
A loss of engine power due to the airplane mechanic's improper maintenance/installation and failure to ensure that the B-nut on the inlet side of the fuel manifold was properly tightened, which resulted in a fuel leak, and fuel starvation.