N6742UMOONEY M20D 1992-11-24 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

MOONEY M20D S/N: 168

Summary

On November 24, 1992, a Mooney M20D (N6742U) was involved in an incident near Darien, GA. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE IN-FLIGHT PLANNING WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION. FACTORS WERE FOG AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE AVAILABLE EN ROUTE WEATHER SOURCES.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ATL93LA027. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6742U.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, November 24, 1992
NTSB Number
ATL93LA027
Location
DARIEN, GA
Event ID
20001211X15988
Coordinates
31.370912, -81.420783
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE IN-FLIGHT PLANNING WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION. FACTORS WERE FOG AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE AVAILABLE EN ROUTE WEATHER SOURCES.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
168
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1963
Model / ICAO
M20D M20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
PO BOX 723897
Status
Deregistered
City
ATLANTA
State / Zip Code
GA 30339
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# ATL93LA027