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October 28, 1985 · Mooney M20E · N5959Q
Meridian, MS
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 28, 1985
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Meridian, MS
Aircraft
Mooney M20E
Tail Number
N5959Q
Operator
Jesse D Farr
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL86LA013
THE NON-INSTRUMENT RATED PILOT RECEIVED A WEATHER BRIEFING BEFORE TAKE-OFF AND WAS ADVISED THAT VFR FLIGHT WAS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR A FLIGHT TO CHATTANOOGA, TN. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN VFR CONDITIONS AND ATTEMPTED A PRECISION APPROACH. WHILE BEING VECTORED FOR THE APPROACH THE PILOT BECAME DISORIENTED AND CRASHED 4 MILES SHORT OF THE RUNWAY.
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THE NON-INSTRUMENT RATED PILOT RECEIVED A WEATHER BRIEFING BEFORE TAKE-OFF AND WAS ADVISED THAT VFR FLIGHT WAS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR A FLIGHT TO CHATTANOOGA, TN. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN VFR CONDITIONS AND ATTEMPTED A PRECISION APPROACH. WHILE BEING VECTORED FOR THE APPROACH THE PILOT BECAME DISORIENTED AND CRASHED 4 MILES SHORT OF THE RUNWAY.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:18 CST
Nearest AirportMccain Fld (4nm S)
Runway0
Runway Length0
Runway Width0
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M20E
Tail NumberN5959Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJesse D Farr
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A386 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 46 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDark Night
Wind30° @ 6 kt
Visibility2 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 61 F
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time00:20
Weather SourceWFAC