N300MD

Substantial
None

MOONEY M20 S/N: 400

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, May 6, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX90LA165
Location
TORRANCE, CA
Event ID
20001212X23168
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

WATER CONTAMINATION INTRODUCED INTO THE AIRPLANE FUEL SYSTEM WHEN THE AIRPLANE WAS WASHED. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS AN 18 KNOT TAILWIND DURING LANDING ROLL WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE OVERRUNNING THE RUNWAY.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
400
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
M20 M20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
M20E

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HEYWOOD BRUCE N
Address
PO BOX 1173
City
PANGUITCH
State / Zip Code
UT 84759-1173
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# LAX90LA165