ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 285411
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| Date: | Saturday 13 December 2008 |
| Time: | 01:30 LT |
| Type: |  Mooney M20G |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | N6871N |
| MSN: | 680124 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1968 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4104 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360-A1D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Sebastian, Florida -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | West Palm Beach, FL (LNA |
| Titusville-Space Coast Regional Airport, FL (TIX/KTIX) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
While en route to his destination, at 4,500 feet above mean sea level and during night visual meteorological conditions, the pilot of a Mooney M20G experienced a total loss of engine power. The pilot attempted to restart the engine but was unsuccessful. He then executed the forced landing procedure and glided the airplane towards a "dark spot" on the ground. The airplane struck trees and then the ground. Postaccident examination of the airplane and engine did not reveal any preimpact malfunctions.
Probable Cause: The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB ERA09CA089
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 02-Oct-2022 09:26 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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