N6730NMOONEY M20F 1992-07-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

MOONEY M20F S/N: 680181

Summary

On July 23, 1992, a Mooney M20F (N6730N) was involved in an accident near Eufaula, AL. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE FAILURE OF THE FUEL INJECTOR SERVO AS A RESULT OF THE STICKING BUSHING BETWEEN THE DIAPHRAGMS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL92LA143. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6730N.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 23, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL92LA143
Location
EUFAULA, AL
Event ID
20001211X15046
Coordinates
31.899822, -85.149162
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE FAILURE OF THE FUEL INJECTOR SERVO AS A RESULT OF THE STICKING BUSHING BETWEEN THE DIAPHRAGMS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
680181
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
M20F M20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BROWN CARL A
Address
820 W WASHINGTON ST
Status
Deregistered
City
EUFALA
State / Zip Code
AL 36027
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# ATL92LA143