# NTSB Accident WPR11FA114
> **MOONEY M20J** · 2011-01-29 · Furnace Creek, CA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** WPR11FA114
- **Event ID:** 20110131X43010
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2011-01-29
- **Location:** Furnace Creek, CA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.363887, -116.866111
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** MOONEY
- **Model:** M20J
- **Registration:** N50BJ
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The magneto clamps were not securely fastened to the mount, which led to a partial loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.

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