N231NBMOONEY M20K 1990-04-13 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

MOONEY M20K S/N: M20K25-0319

Summary

On April 13, 1990, a Mooney M20K (N231NB) was involved in an accident near Carson City, NV. 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 FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING TAKEOFF. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report SEA90FA066. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N231NB.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, April 13, 1990
NTSB Number
SEA90FA066
Location
CARSON CITY, NV
Event ID
20001212X23027
Coordinates
39.209022, -119.710174
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 FAILED TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING TAKEOFF. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
M20K25-0319
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
M20K M20T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
VISCONTI JOSEPH A
Address
976 TEE COURT
Status
Deregistered
City
INCLINE VILLAGE
State / Zip Code
NV 89450
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# SEA90FA066