N205AGMooney M20J 1989-07-21 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

Mooney M20J S/N: 24-3016

Summary

On July 21, 1989, a Mooney M20J (N205AG) was involved in an accident near Suches, GA. The accident resulted in 4 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE PILOT ELECTED TO CONTINUE FLIGHT TO THE INTENDED DESTINATION DISREGARDING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE IN FLIGHT WEATHER BRIEFER. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR(S) WAS: THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS THAT EXISTED AT THE TIME.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ATL89FA190. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N205AG.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, July 21, 1989
NTSB Number
ATL89FA190
Location
SUCHES, GA
Event ID
20001213X28719
Coordinates
34.730113, -84.060523
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Probable Cause and Findings

THE PILOT ELECTED TO CONTINUE FLIGHT TO THE INTENDED DESTINATION DISREGARDING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE IN FLIGHT WEATHER BRIEFER. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR(S) WAS: THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS THAT EXISTED AT THE TIME.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
24-3016
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1986
Model / ICAO
M20J M20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PITTMAN JOHN D
Address
PO BOX V
Status
Deregistered
City
LIVE OAK
State / Zip Code
FL 32060
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# ATL89FA190