N201SEMOONEY M20J 1990-06-11 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

MOONEY M20J S/N: 24-0295

Summary

On June 11, 1990, a Mooney M20J (N201SE) was involved in an accident near Andrews, NC. 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: FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE/CLEARANCE OVER HIGH TERRAIN. DARKNESS AND HIGH TERRAIN WERE RELATED FACTORS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL90FA128. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N201SE.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, June 11, 1990
NTSB Number
ATL90FA128
Location
ANDREWS, NC
Event ID
20001212X23318
Coordinates
35.189933, -83.819099
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE/CLEARANCE OVER HIGH TERRAIN. DARKNESS AND HIGH TERRAIN WERE RELATED FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
24-0295
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1990
Model / ICAO
M20J M20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
M20J

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
COOPER WILLIAM C
Address
829 NUECES TRL
City
MIDLOTHIAN
State / Zip Code
TX 76065-5556
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# ATL90FA128