CFSABMOONEY M20F 1989-08-23 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Fatal

MOONEY M20F S/N: 680193

Summary

On August 23, 1989, a Mooney M20F (CFSAB) was involved in an accident near Livermore, CA. 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'S DECISION TO CONDUCT LOW LEVEL NIGHT FLIGHT UNDER LOW CEILINGS. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: THE DARK NIGHT, LOW CEILING, AND HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS.

This accident is documented in NTSB report LAX89FA275. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft CFSAB.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, August 23, 1989
NTSB Number
LAX89FA275
Location
LIVERMORE, CA
Event ID
20001213X29137
Coordinates
37.680515, -121.749923
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'S DECISION TO CONDUCT LOW LEVEL NIGHT FLIGHT UNDER LOW CEILINGS. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: THE DARK NIGHT, LOW CEILING, AND HIGH OBSTRUCTIONS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
680193
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
M20F M20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# LAX89FA275