N3947H

Substantial
None

MOONEY M20K S/N: 25-0450

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, October 15, 1991
NTSB Number
CHI92LA010
Location
KNOX, IN
Event ID
20001212X18269
Coordinates
41.290809, -86.619674
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
N3947H
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