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March 26, 1991 · Mooney M-20C · N9692M
Prior Lake, MN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 26, 1991
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Prior Lake, MN
Aircraft
Mooney M-20C
Tail Number
N9692M
Operator
Vincent J Herrick
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CHI91FA116
THE AIRCRAFT WAS FOUND IN A FARMER'S FIELD BY A NEIGHBORING PROPERTY OWNER. IT HAD IMPACTED AND EMBEDDED THE NOSE IN THE SOFT, RISING TERRAIN APPROXIMATELY 45 DEGREES NOSE DOWN WITH THE WINGS LEVEL. THERE WAS NO GROUND TRAVEL AFTER INITIAL IMPACT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF FUEL IN THE AIRCRAFT OR THE ENGINE. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT THE ENGINE WAS PRODUCING POWER AT IMPACT.
NTSB Probable Cause
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED WHILE EXECUTING A FORCED LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION, AND FUEL EXHAUSTION.
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THE AIRCRAFT WAS FOUND IN A FARMER'S FIELD BY A NEIGHBORING PROPERTY OWNER. IT HAD IMPACTED AND EMBEDDED THE NOSE IN THE SOFT, RISING TERRAIN APPROXIMATELY 45 DEGREES NOSE DOWN WITH THE WINGS LEVEL. THERE WAS NO GROUND TRAVEL AFTER INITIAL IMPACT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF FUEL IN THE AIRCRAFT OR THE ENGINE. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THAT THE ENGINE WAS PRODUCING POWER AT IMPACT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:11 CST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M-20C
Tail NumberN9692M
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorVincent J Herrick
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A1D · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 47 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 14 kt
Visibility6 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time20:52
Weather SourceWFAC