Pilot Debrief

Mooney M20G near Sebastian, FL — 2008-12-13

Final reportERA09CA089
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Date
2008-12-13
Location
Sebastian, FL, USA
Aircraft
Mooney M20G
Registration
N6871N
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

NTSB narrative

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.

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