N9637MMOONEY M20C 1991-11-16 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

MOONEY M20C S/N: 670108

Summary

On November 16, 1991, a Mooney M20C (N9637M) was involved in an accident near Painesville, OH. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID THE POWERLINE TOWER STRUCTURE WHILE EXECUTING A VISUAL APPROACH TO THE AIRPORT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE LACK OF PROPER RADIO EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO EXECUTE THE INSTRUMENT APPROACH, RESTRICTED VISIBILITY AND NIGHT CONDITIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC92LA031. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9637M.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, November 16, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC92LA031
Location
PAINESVILLE, OH
Event ID
20001212X18514
Coordinates
41.720676, -81.239349
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID THE POWERLINE TOWER STRUCTURE WHILE EXECUTING A VISUAL APPROACH TO THE AIRPORT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE LACK OF PROPER RADIO EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO EXECUTE THE INSTRUMENT APPROACH, RESTRICTED VISIBILITY AND NIGHT CONDITIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
670108
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
M20C M20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SMITH HARRY E
Address
2683 ANTIOCH RD
Status
Deregistered
City
PERRY
State / Zip Code
OH 44081
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# NYC92LA031