N9541MMOONEY M20F 1992-05-27 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

MOONEY M20F

Summary

On May 27, 1992, a Mooney M20F (N9541M) was involved in an accident near Johnstown, NY. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 3 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT MISJUDGED ALTITUDE AND DISTANCE WHICH RESULTED IN A LANDING UNDERSHOOD. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS NIGHT CONDITIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO92LA075. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9541M.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, May 27, 1992
NTSB Number
BFO92LA075
Location
JOHNSTOWN, NY
Event ID
20001211X14599
Coordinates
42.999744, -74.370307
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
3
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT MISJUDGED ALTITUDE AND DISTANCE WHICH RESULTED IN A LANDING UNDERSHOOD. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS NIGHT CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
M20F M20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BENANTO JOSEPH L
Address
216 WEST MAIN STREET
Status
Deregistered
City
AMSTERDAM AIN STRE
State / Zip Code
NY 12010
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# BFO92LA075