ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 146279
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| Date: | Tuesday 12 June 2012 |
| Time: | 15:20 |
| Type: |  Mooney M20F Executive 21 |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N6455Q |
| MSN: | 670438 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1967 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 4196 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-360-A1A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Near Hooker Municipal Airport - O45, OK -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Initial climb |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Hooker, OK (O45) |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that, during the initial climb, a sudden partial loss of engine power occurred. The pilot lost airplane control as the airplane drifted left and then stalled. The airplane impacted terrain near the runway departure end. A significant fuel spill occurred, but no postimpact fire ensued. A postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Postaccident toxicology testing of the pilot’s blood and urine specimens, which were obtained about 4 hours after the accident, revealed the presence of amphetamine and methamphetamine at levels consistent with recreational drug use shortly before the accident flight. Given the levels of methamphetamine and amphetamine in his blood 4 hours after the accident, it is likely that the pilot’s judgment and ability to respond to an urgent or emergency situation was significantly impaired and contributed to the accident.
Probable Cause: The pilot’s loss of airplane control after a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment as a result of his recent use of illicit drugs.
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Jun-2012 02:33 | gerard57 | Added |
| 13-Jun-2012 05:54 | RobertMB | Updated [Time, Aircraft type, Registration, Cn, Operator, Location, Phase, Departure airport, Source, Narrative] |
| 13-Jun-2012 05:54 | RobertMB | Updated [Narrative] |
| 21-Dec-2016 19:28 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Damage, Category, Investigating agency] |
| 27-Nov-2017 20:43 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Cn, Operator, Other fatalities, Departure airport, Source, Narrative] |
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