N5909QMOONEY M20C 1989-04-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

MOONEY M20C S/N: 3163

Summary

On April 13, 1989, a Mooney M20C (N5909Q) was involved in an incident near Hesperia, CA. 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: THE PILOT, THE OPERATOR OF THE AIRPLANE, IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED THE AIRPLANE, AND DURING THE ENSUING FORCED LANDING THE PILOT'S INFLIGHT PLANNING WAS POOR AND THAT HE MISJUDEGED THE AIRPLANE'S ALTITUDE.

This incident is documented in NTSB report LAX89LA180. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5909Q.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, April 13, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89LA180
Location
HESPERIA, CA
Event ID
20001213X28140
Coordinates
34.360603, -117.320617
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT, THE OPERATOR OF THE AIRPLANE, IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED THE AIRPLANE, AND DURING THE ENSUING FORCED LANDING THE PILOT'S INFLIGHT PLANNING WAS POOR AND THAT HE MISJUDEGED THE AIRPLANE'S ALTITUDE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
3163
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
M20C M20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
TRACY GERALD W
Address
6000 EAST POINT APT #2
Status
Deregistered
City
MEMPHIS
State / Zip Code
TN 38138
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# LAX89LA180