ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 349823
This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information.
If you feel this information is incomplete or incorrect, you can submit corrected information.
| Date: | Thursday 21 December 2023 |
| Time: | 12:10 |
| Type: |  Mooney M20J 201 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N2073K |
| MSN: | 24-1344 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1982 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | near Carlin, NV -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Redding Airport, CA (RDD/KRDD) |
| Glendale Municipal Airport, AZ (KGEU) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities |
On December 21, 2023, about 1210 Pacific standard time, a Mooney M20J, N2073K, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Carlin, Nevada. The pilot and the passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight.
The pilot reported that in preparation for a cross-country flight he topped off the airplane’s fuel tanks at Redding Municipal Airport (RDD), Redding, California and departed for Glendale Municipal Airport (GEU), Glendale, Arizona. About 2.5 hours into the flight at 13,500 ft msl, the pilot heard what he referred to as a “loud clunk” sound from the engine, followed by strong vibrations, and the subsequent smell of engine oil. The pilot made a turn to the northwest while attempting to troubleshoot the anomaly and elected to declare an emergency with air route traffic control. Moments later, a total loss of engine power occurred, and the pilot made an off airport gear-up, forced landing in mountainous terrain. The airplane collided with terrain about 9 miles south of Carlin, Nevada and sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
Accident investigation:
 |
|
Sources:
NTSB
https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/N2073K
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Jan-2024 21:37 | Captain Adam | Added |
Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description
The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:
| ASN Home | Send Correction / Feedback |
| FSF Home | Disclaimer | Copyright |
| Contact Us | Privacy Policy |
| Press / Media |
CONNECT WITH US:
©2024 Flight Safety Foundation