Pilot Debrief

MOONEY M20C near Allen, OK — 2011-08-30

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Date
2011-08-30
Location
Allen, OK, USA
Aircraft
MOONEY M20C
Registration
N5501Q
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Minor
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

A total loss of engine power in flight due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s inadequate fuel management.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that, while on a cross-country flight, the fuel in the left tank was exhausted and the engine stopped producing power. The pilot attempted to restore fuel to the engine by switching to the right tank, which contained fuel; however, realizing that he was too low to attempt an engine restart, he elected to perform a gear-up landing to a field. The airplane’s fuselage and right wing sustained substantial damage during the landing. No other preimpact anomalies with the airplane were reported.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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