Aviation accident DFW06FA110

1 fatal · Mooney M20K · 2006-04-22 · Columbus, MS, USA

Event

NTSB number: DFW06FA110
Event ID: 20060501X00492
Type: Accident
Date: 2006-04-22
Location: Columbus, MS, USA

Injuries

Highest injury: FATL
Fatal: 1
Serious: 0
Minor: 0
Uninjured: 0
Total aboard: 1

Aircraft

Make: Mooney
Model: M20K
Registration: N231GE
FAR Part: 091
Engines: 1
Damage: DEST

Conditions

Light: DAYL
Weather: VMC

Probable cause

The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's improper decision to forgo suitable forced landing opportunities in an attempt to return to the airport.

Source

Authoritative: NTSB CAROL
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