# NTSB Accident DFW06FA110
> **Mooney M20K** · 2006-04-22 · Columbus, MS, USA · FATL
## 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.

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