N1921YMOONEY M20D 1991-03-18 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

MOONEY M20D S/N: 216

Summary

On March 18, 1991, a Mooney M20D (N1921Y) was involved in an incident near Herlong, CA. 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 INADEQUATE PREPARATION OF THE PROPELLER DURING OVERHAUL. THE INSTALLATION OF AN IMPROPER PITCHED PROPELLER AND THE FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE PROPELLER BLADE EMANATING FROM CORROSION WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX91LA135. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1921Y.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, March 18, 1991
NTSB Number
LAX91LA135
Location
HERLONG, CA
Event ID
20001212X16633
Coordinates
40.139671, -120.160484
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

THE INADEQUATE PREPARATION OF THE PROPELLER DURING OVERHAUL. THE INSTALLATION OF AN IMPROPER PITCHED PROPELLER AND THE FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE PROPELLER BLADE EMANATING FROM CORROSION WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
216
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1964
Model / ICAO
M20D M20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
TAYLOR MARLYN R
Address
1883 CREST DR
Status
Deregistered
City
EUGENE
State / Zip Code
OR 97405
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# LAX91LA135