N5809JMOONEY M20J 1991-07-01 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

MOONEY M20J S/N: 24-1554

Summary

On July 01, 1991, a Mooney M20J (N5809J) was involved in an accident near Waynesboro, VA. 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 PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL WHICH RESULTED IN OVERSTRESS OF THE AIRPLANE. CONTRIBUTING WAS VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC AND THUNDERSTORMS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO91FA061. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5809J.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, July 1, 1991
NTSB Number
BFO91FA061
Location
WAYNESBORO, VA
Event ID
20001212X17457
Coordinates
38.059089, -78.899948
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL WHICH RESULTED IN OVERSTRESS OF THE AIRPLANE. CONTRIBUTING WAS VFR FLIGHT INTO IMC AND THUNDERSTORMS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
24-1554
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
M20J M20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BRUNK PERRY E
Address
3200 KENILWORTH AVENUE
Status
Deregistered
City
HYATTSVILLE
State / Zip Code
MD 20781
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# BFO91FA061