N2920L

Destroyed
Fatal

MOONEY M20F S/N: 670314

Summary

On May 17, 1992, a Mooney M20F (N2920L) was involved in an accident near Glendive, MT. The accident resulted in 4 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: AN EXCESSIVE RATE OF DESCENT, AND THE PILOT'S OVERCONFIDENCE IN HIMSELF AND THE AIRCRAFT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA92FA101. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2920L.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 17, 1992
NTSB Number
SEA92FA101
Location
GLENDIVE, MT
Event ID
20001211X14717
Coordinates
47.119144, -104.870674
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

AN EXCESSIVE RATE OF DESCENT, AND THE PILOT'S OVERCONFIDENCE IN HIMSELF AND THE AIRCRAFT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
670314
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
M20F M20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FISCHER RICHARD C
Address
PO BOX 1427
Status
Deregistered
City
MINOT
State / Zip Code
ND 58702
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# SEA92FA101