N1950YMOONEY M20E 1989-06-30 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Serious

MOONEY M20E S/N: 257

Summary

On June 30, 1989, a Mooney M20E (N1950Y) was involved in an accident near Weirton, WV. The accident resulted in 3 serious injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO WATER IN THE FUEL AND INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE AIRPLANE BY THE PILOT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report BFO89LA050. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1950Y.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 30, 1989
NTSB Number
BFO89LA050
Location
WEIRTON, WV
Event ID
20001213X28508
Coordinates
40.400428, -80.560211
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
3
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO WATER IN THE FUEL AND INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE AIRPLANE BY THE PILOT.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
257
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
M20E M20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Status
Deregistered
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# BFO89LA050