N6848VMOONEY M-20F 1991-08-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

MOONEY M-20F S/N: 221

Summary

On August 02, 1991, a Mooney M-20F (N6848V) was involved in an incident near Wood River, AK. 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 FAILURE OF THE NUMBER 4 CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD COP DUE TO FATIGUE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE ROUGH SURFACE OF THE FORCED LANDING AREA.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC91LA113. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6848V.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 2, 1991
NTSB Number
ANC91LA113
Location
WOOD RIVER, AK
Event ID
20001212X17735
Coordinates
64.769226, -147.329025
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 FAILURE OF THE NUMBER 4 CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD COP DUE TO FATIGUE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE ROUGH SURFACE OF THE FORCED LANDING AREA.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
221
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
M-20F M20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
M20F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GRUBER LARRY E
Address
12252 W STATE ROAD 18
City
DELPHI
State / Zip Code
IN 46923-9786
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# ANC91LA113