N231AX

Destroyed
Fatal

MOONEY M20K S/N: 25-0114

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, October 3, 1990
NTSB Number
LAX91FA001
Location
FLAGSTAFF, AZ
Event ID
20001212X24477
Coordinates
35.230995, -111.719963
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT'S DECISION TO OPERATE THE AIRCRAFT WITH A KNOWN DISCREPANCY; INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES; AND THE PILOT'S INFLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO SMOKE AND FUMES IN THE COCKPIT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N231AX
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
25-0114
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
M20K M20T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
MEGILL DONALD M
Address
3709 E LUPINE AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
PHOENIX
State / Zip Code
AZ 85028
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# LAX91FA001