# NTSB Accident WPR09LA362
> **MOONEY M20C** · 2009-07-22 · Elma, WA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR09LA362
- **Event ID:** 20090722X33920
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2009-07-22
- **Location:** Elma, WA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 47.041389, -123.434722
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** MOONEY
- **Model:** M20C
- **Registration:** N6422U
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the fatigue failure of the number 4 cylinder connecting rod.

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