# NTSB Accident ERA15FA144
> **MOONEY M20F** · 2015-03-04 · Norfolk, VA, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ERA15FA144
- **Event ID:** 20150304X81814
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2015-03-04
- **Location:** Norfolk, VA, USA
- **Coordinates:** 36.909721, -76.195556
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 3
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 3
## Aircraft
- **Make:** MOONEY
- **Model:** M20F
- **Registration:** N66BB
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** NDRK
- **Weather:** IMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's failure to properly execute the instrument approach procedure. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's improper preflight planning and his decision to conduct the flight in instrument meteorological conditions at night into forecast moderate turbulence and with inadequate avionics equipment for the planned flight.

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