2 fatal · Mooney M20J · 2018-08-03 · Lopez Island, WA, USA
Event
NTSB number
WPR18FA210
Event ID
20180802X34004
Type
Accident
Date
2018-08-03
Location
Lopez Island, WA, USA
Coordinates
48.49139, -122.942222
Injuries
Highest injury
FATL
Fatal
2
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
2
Aircraft
Make
Mooney
Model
M20J
Registration
N56039
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing, which resulted in a cross-control aerodynamic stall, spin, and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action in preventing the stall.