N3947HMOONEY M20K 1991-10-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

MOONEY M20K S/N: 25-0450

Summary

On October 15, 1991, a Mooney M20K (N3947H) was involved in an incident near Knox, IN. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: THE OVERLOAD FAILURE OF THE #2 CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE NIGHT LIGHT CONDITIONS AND THE PILOT'S INABILITY TO REACH A SUITABLE LANDING AREA.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI92LA010. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3947H.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, October 15, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI92LA010
Location
KNOX, IN
Event ID
20001212X18269
Coordinates
41.290809, -86.619674
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE OVERLOAD FAILURE OF THE #2 CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE NIGHT LIGHT CONDITIONS AND THE PILOT'S INABILITY TO REACH A SUITABLE LANDING AREA.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
25-0450
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
M20K M20T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI92LA010