N6456QMOONEY M20F 1990-07-14 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

MOONEY M20F S/N: 670535

Summary

On July 14, 1990, a Mooney M20F (N6456Q) was involved in an incident near Torrington, WY. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: A PARTIAL LOSS OF POWER DUE TO A FAILED EXHAUST VALVE. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

This incident is documented in NTSB report DEN90LA164. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6456Q.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 14, 1990
NTSB Number
DEN90LA164
Location
TORRINGTON, WY
Event ID
20001212X23683
Coordinates
42.060970, -104.179985
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A PARTIAL LOSS OF POWER DUE TO A FAILED EXHAUST VALVE. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
670535
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1967
Model / ICAO
M20F M20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
M20F

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
LEEHEY STUDIO LLC
Address
632 OCEAN PARK BLVD APT 10
City
SANTA MONICA
State / Zip Code
CA 90405-3722
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# DEN90LA164