MINR · Mooney M20K · 2018-12-09 · Paramus, NJ, USA
Event
NTSB number
ERA19LA062
Event ID
20181209X33123
Type
Accident
Date
2018-12-09
Location
Paramus, NJ, USA
Coordinates
40.946388, -74.089721
Injuries
Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
2
Uninjured
2
Total aboard
4
Aircraft
Make
Mooney
Model
M20K
Registration
N5756W
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
Maintenance personnel's improper assembly of the engine during overhaul, which resulted in lubrication restriction due to a bearing shift and the subsequent engine failure.