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December 26, 2008 · Mooney M20C · N1216X
Edgewood, NM
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 26, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Edgewood, NM
Aircraft
Mooney M20C
Tail Number
N1216X
Operator
Personal Flight
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09CA104
The private pilot was at a cruise altitude of 12,000 feet in instrument meteorological conditions on an instrument-flight-rules flight plan when he experienced a total loss of engine power 6 minutes after switching fuel tanks. The pilot initiated an emergency descent and broke out of the clouds at approximately 300 feet above the ground and landed in a clearing with the landing gear retracted. The airplane slid approximately 300 feet and impacted a fence. The pilot and his two passengers were not injured. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Terrain-Rough terrain-Contributed to outcome
Full Narrative
The private pilot was at a cruise altitude of 12,000 feet in instrument meteorological conditions on an instrument flight rules flight plan when he experienced a total loss of engine power 6 minutes after switching fuel tanks. The pilot initiated an emergency descent and broke out of the clouds at approximately 300 feet above the ground and landed in a clearing with the landing gear retracted. The airplane slid approximately 300 feet and impacted a fence. The pilot and his two passengers were not injured. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:50 MST
Nearest AirportSandia Airpark (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M20C
Tail NumberN1216X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPersonal Flight
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O&VO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 40 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsIMC
LightDaylight
Wind350° @ 8 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point34 C / 34 C
Altimeter29.69 inHg
Observation Time18:56
Weather SourceWFAC