Summary
On March 16, 2024, a Mooney Aircraft Corp. M20K (N38RK) was involved in an incident near Farmington, CA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning that resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR24LA114. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N38RK.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s improper preflight fuel planning that resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Historical)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR24LA114