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Aviation accident CEN24LA145

MINR · MOONEY M20E · 2024-04-02 · Alpine, AR, USA

Event

NTSB number
CEN24LA145
Event ID
20240402194020
Type
Accident
Date
2024-04-02
Location
Alpine, AR, USA
Coordinates
34.240469, -93.364395

Injuries

Highest injury
MINR
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
1
Uninjured
0
Total aboard
1

Aircraft

Make
MOONEY
Model
M20E
Registration
N86UM
FAR Part
091
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS

Conditions

Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC

Probable cause

The improper maintenance of the cabin air and exhaust system which resulted in a cracked exhaust pipe and damaged cabin air tubing, and the subsequent elevated carbon monoxide levels in the cockpit and a forced landing to unsuitable terrain after the pilot suspected carbon monoxide poisoning.

Source

Authoritative
NTSB CAROL
Machine
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