N5677Q

Substantial
None

MOONEY M20C S/N: 3037

Accident Details

Date
Friday, August 3, 1990
NTSB Number
DEN90LA167
Location
ROSWELL, NM
Event ID
20001212X23979
Coordinates
33.639461, -104.379913
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE INTENTIONAL WHEELS UP LANDING IN SOFT TERRAIN. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FUEL STARVATION INDUCED POWER LOSS, FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO SWITCH FUEL TANKS, IMPROPER POSITIONING OF THE FUEL SELECTOR DURING ATTEMPTED RESTARTS, AND THE SOFT TERRAIN.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
3037
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
M20C M20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
M20C

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DERAMUS DORIS L EXECUTOR
Address
1353 SILVER GATE PL
City
EL PASO
State / Zip Code
TX 79936-7258
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# DEN90LA167