N9692MMOONEY M-20C 1991-03-26 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

MOONEY M-20C S/N: 670028

Summary

On March 26, 1991, a Mooney M-20C (N9692M) was involved in an accident near Prior Lake, MN. 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: FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED WHILE EXECUTING A FORCED LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION, AND FUEL EXHAUSTION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CHI91FA116. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9692M.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, March 26, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI91FA116
Location
PRIOR LAKE, MN
Event ID
20001212X16564
Coordinates
44.720020, -93.429145
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED WHILE EXECUTING A FORCED LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION, AND FUEL EXHAUSTION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
670028
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
M-20C M20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
HERRICK VINCE
Address
12908 HIGHCLERE DR
Status
Deregistered
City
BURNSVILLE
State / Zip Code
MN 55337
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# CHI91FA116