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April 3, 1993 · Mooney M20E · N9337M

Fort Worth, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 3, 1993
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Aircraft
Mooney M20E
Tail Number
N9337M
Operator
Dawson Charles
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW93LA116

DURING INITIAL CLIMB THE AIRPLANE LOST ENGINE POWER. THE AIRPLANE HAD REACHED AN ALTITUDE OF 50 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND WHEN THE ENGINE BEGAN TO RUN ROUGH AND THE POWER DECREASED TO A LEVEL THAT WOULD NOT SUSTAIN THE CLIMB. THE PILOT EXECUTED A FORCED LANDING TO AVAILABLE TERRAIN, ROUGH AND UNEVEN. AN EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT THE AIRPLANE FUEL SYSTEM WAS CLOGGED WITH DEBRIS AND THAT THE ELECTRICAL FUEL BOOST PUMP WAS NOT DELIVERING SUFFICIENT QUANTITIES OF FUEL DURING HIGH POWER SETTINGS.

NTSB Probable Cause

PARTIAL POWER LOSS DUE TO IMPROPER MAINTENANCE AND RESULTANT DISCREPANCIES. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN.

Full Narrative

On April 3, 1993, at approximately 1440 central standard time (CST) a Mooney M20E, N9337M, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near Fort Worth, Texas, following a loss of engine power during the initial climb of a takeoff. The private pilot was not injured during the visual meteorological conditions flight. The airplane was owned and operated by Robert E. Randolph of Fort Worth, Texas. During an interview with the pilot, conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector, he reported that during his initial climb the engine suddenly lost power and he was forced to land in unsuitable terrain. He further reported that he had been practicing touch and go landings. An on scene investigation by the FAA inspector revealed that the airplane had struck trees following the forced landing and damaged both wings. The inspector reported that the left wing lost all contained fuel due to impact damage, however, the right wing retained all fuel. There was evidence of fuel spillage on the ground below the left wing.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:40 CST
Nearest AirportSYCAMORE (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length3950 ft
Runway Width32 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMooney M20E
Tail NumberN9337M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDawson Charles
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1A · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 42 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 12 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 2100 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 54
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Weather SourceWIT

Appendix: Source Data