SERS · Mooney M20C · 2018-11-10 · Wildwood, NJ, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA19TA042
Event ID
20181111X11841
Type
Accident
Date
2018-11-10
Location
Wildwood, NJ, USA
Coordinates
39.007778, -74.914169
Injuries
Highest injury
SERS
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Minor
0
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
Mooney
Model
M20C
Registration
N78870
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to initiate a 180° turn following the loss of power.