NONE · Mooney M20C · 2004-07-18 · Escalante, UT, USA
Event
NTSB number
DEN04LA105
Event ID
20040721X01014
Type
Accident
Date
2004-07-18
Location
Escalante, UT, USA
Coordinates
37.744445, -111.303611
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Mooney
Model
M20C
Registration
N6773U
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
the improper installation of an oil pan quick-drain fitting resulting in the loss of engine oil, failure of the engine, and subsequent impact with terrain following an attempted forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.