N231FWMOONEY M20K 1992-07-03 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

MOONEY M20K S/N: 25-0228

Summary

On July 03, 1992, a Mooney M20K (N231FW) was involved in an accident near Oconto Falls, WI. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM OBSTRUCTIONS DURING A LOW PASS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI92FA195. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N231FW.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 3, 1992
NTSB Number
CHI92FA195
Location
OCONTO FALLS, WI
Event ID
20001211X15100
Coordinates
44.870182, -88.140586
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM OBSTRUCTIONS DURING A LOW PASS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
25-0228
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1981
Model / ICAO
M20K M20T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
M20K

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
VAN FRANK STEVEN
Address
PO BOX 19563
City
JEAN
State / Zip Code
NV 89019-9563
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# CHI92FA195