N6054XMOONEY M20A 1990-09-24 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

MOONEY M20A S/N: 1645

Summary

On September 24, 1990, a Mooney M20A (N6054X) was involved in an accident near San Ysidro, NM. 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 ADEQUATE TERRAIN CLEARANCE DURING A NIGHT VFR FLIGHT. DARKNESS AND MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN WERE RELATED FACTORS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report FTW90FA186. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6054X.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, September 24, 1990
NTSB Number
FTW90FA186
Location
SAN YSIDRO, NM
Event ID
20001212X24271
Coordinates
35.550891, -106.770225
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 ADEQUATE TERRAIN CLEARANCE DURING A NIGHT VFR FLIGHT. DARKNESS AND MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN WERE RELATED FACTORS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
1645
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
M20A M20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
POWERS BILL
Address
PO BOX 8355
Status
Deregistered
City
SANTA FE
State / Zip Code
NM 87504
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# FTW90FA186