N9252VMOONEY M20F 1989-04-15 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

MOONEY M20F S/N: 690069

Summary

On April 15, 1989, a Mooney M20F (N9252V) was involved in an accident near Lynch, KY. 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: CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT BY THE PILOT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC). FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, TERRAIN, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF INSTRUMENT EXPERIENCE.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL89FA131. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9252V.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, April 15, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL89FA131
Location
LYNCH, KY
Event ID
20001213X28023
Coordinates
36.960990, -82.910583
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

CONTINUED VFR FLIGHT BY THE PILOT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC). FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, TERRAIN, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF INSTRUMENT EXPERIENCE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
690069
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1969
Model / ICAO
M20F M20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
FOLEY CHARLES W
Address
219 S ERIE STREET
Status
Deregistered
City
WHEATON
State / Zip Code
IL 60187
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# ATL89FA131