Summary
On April 03, 1993, a Mooney M20E (N9337M) was involved in an accident near Fort Worth, TX. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: PARTIAL POWER LOSS DUE TO IMPROPER MAINTENANCE AND RESULTANT DISCREPANCIES. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN.
On April 3, 1993, at approximately 1440 central standard time (CST) a Mooney M20E, N9337M, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Fort Worth, Texas, following a loss of engine power during the initial climb of a takeoff. The private pilot was not injured during the visual meteorological conditions flight. The airplane was owned and operated by Robert E. Randolph of Fort Worth, Texas.
During an interview with the pilot, conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, he reported that during his initial climb the engine suddenly lost power and he was forced to land in unsuitable terrain. He further reported that he had been practicing touch and go landings.
This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW93LA116. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9337M.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
PARTIAL POWER LOSS DUE TO IMPROPER MAINTENANCE AND RESULTANT DISCREPANCIES. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Analysis
On April 3, 1993, at approximately 1440 central standard time (CST) a Mooney M20E, N9337M, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Fort Worth, Texas, following a loss of engine power during the initial climb of a takeoff. The private pilot was not injured during the visual meteorological conditions flight. The airplane was owned and operated by Robert E. Randolph of Fort Worth, Texas.
During an interview with the pilot, conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, he reported that during his initial climb the engine suddenly lost power and he was forced to land in unsuitable terrain. He further reported that he had been practicing touch and go landings. An on scene investigation by the FAA inspector revealed that the airplane had struck trees following the forced landing and damaged both wings. The inspector reported that the left wing lost all contained fuel due to impact damage, however, the right wing retained all fuel. There was evidence of fuel spillage on the ground below the left wing.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# FTW93LA116