# NTSB Accident ERA15FA049
> **MOONEY M20C** · 2014-11-10 · Lewisburg, WV, USA · SERS
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA15FA049
- **Event ID:** 20141110X63747
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2014-11-10
- **Location:** Lewisburg, WV, USA
- **Coordinates:** 37.865276, -80.399444
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** SERS
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 1
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** MOONEY
- **Model:** M20C
- **Registration:** N6581U
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angleofattack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were abnormal engine operation due to improper magneto-to-engine ignition timing and the pilot's failure to have the airplane inspected before the flight as required by the special flight permit.

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