N1163A

Substantial
Minor

Mooney M20KS/N: 25-0666

Accident Details

Date
Friday, October 7, 2005
NTSB Number
NYC06CA006
Location
Ithaca, NY
Event ID
20051026X01736
Coordinates
42.535831, -76.523612
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to comply with the published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
25-0666
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1982
Model / ICAO
M20KM20T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
M20K

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
DODSON INTERNATIONAL PARTS INC
Address
2155 VERMONT RD
City
RANTOUL
State / Zip Code
KS 66079-9014
Country
United States

Analysis

"This report is based on information received by the NTSB. Additional details may be found in the NTSB's public docket for this case. For further information, please contact the NTSB Office of Public Inquiries."

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC06CA006