N7201EMOONEY 20J 1991-01-15 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

MOONEY 20J S/N: 24-0596

Summary

On January 15, 1991, a Mooney 20J (N7201E) was involved in an accident near Newcastle, OK. 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: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL. FACTORS WERE SPATIAL DISORIENTATION, IMPROPER IFR PROCEDURES, AND THE DARK NIGHT WITH LOW CEILINGS AND RAIN.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW91FA030. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7201E.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, January 15, 1991
NTSB Number
FTW91FA030
Location
NEWCASTLE, OK
Event ID
20001212X16315
Coordinates
35.240936, -97.590080
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL. FACTORS WERE SPATIAL DISORIENTATION, IMPROPER IFR PROCEDURES, AND THE DARK NIGHT WITH LOW CEILINGS AND RAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
24-0596
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
20J M20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
WOODWARD JAMES D
Address
22 SEQUOYAH
Status
Deregistered
City
SHAWNEE
State / Zip Code
OK 74801
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# FTW91FA030