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July 4, 2005 · Mooney M20K · N5791U

Kennett, MO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 4, 2005
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Kennett, MO
Aircraft
Mooney M20K
Tail Number
N5791U
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI05CA170

The airplane impacted terrain during a final approach to the destination airport. The airplane experienced a total loss of engine power about 1/4 mile from the landing runway and 200-300 feet above ground level. The airplane impacted terrain about 200 feet from the touchdown zone of the landing runway. Inspection of the airplane revealed that the right fuel tank contained less than 6 ounces of fuel and the left fuel tank contained 8.5 gallons of fuel. During the inspection, the left fuel gauge indicated 9 gallons of fuel.

NTSB Probable Cause

The fuel starvation, inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and inadequate in-flight planning/decision by the pilot.

Full Narrative

On July 4, 2005, at 1600 central daylight time, a Mooney M20K, N5791U, piloted by a private pilot, received substantial damage on impact with terrain during a forced landing. The engine experienced a total loss of power during a visual approach to runway 20 at Kennett Memorial Airport (TKX) , Kennett, Missouri. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was operating on an instrument rules flight plan. The pilot and the two passengers reported no injuries. The flight originated from Opa Locka Airport (OPF), Miami, Florida, at 1155 eastern daylight time en route to TKX. The pilot stated that during the approach to TKX, the left fuel gauge indicated 9 gallons and the right fuel gauge indicated 11 gallons. The pilot stated that while on a visual approach to runway 20 (5,000 feet by 75 feet, concrete), the precision approach path indicator light units were indicating two red and two white. About 1/4 mile from the runway and 200-300 feet above ground level, the airplane experienced a total loss of engine power. The pilot stated that the left wing contacted trees and impacted terrain about 200 feet from the touchdown zone of runway 20. Inspection of the airplane by the Federal Aviation Administration revealed that the right fuel tank contained less than 6 ounces of fuel and the left fuel tank contained 8.5 gallons of fuel. During the inspection, the left fuel gauge indicated 9 gallons of fuel. The boost pump was in the off position. The fuel tanks and fuel lines were not ruptured.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo

Aircraft

AircraftMooney M20K
Tail NumberN5791U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-360-MB4 · Reciprocating

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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