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January 3, 2020 · Mooney M20 J · F-OIAT
Lifou Wanaham, NC
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 3, 2020
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 fatalities)
Location
Lifou Wanaham, NC
Aircraft
Mooney M20 J
Tail Number
F-OIAT
Operator
Aero Club Caledonien Henri Martinet
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN20WA054
On January 3, 2020, about 1430 universal coordinated time, a Mooney M20J, French registration F-OIAT, impacted terrain shortly after departing the Lifou Wanaham Airport (New Caledonia). The aircraft was destroyed, and the pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The Bureau d'Enquetes et d'Analyses (BEA) of the government of France is investigating the accident. As the state of manufacture of the airplane and engine, the NTSB has designated a US accredited representative to assist the BEA in its investigation. All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to the BEA: Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses pour la sécurité de l'aviation civile 10 rue de Paris Aéroport du Bourget 93352 Le Bourget Cedex France Website: http://www.bea.aero
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On January 3, 2020, about 1430 universal coordinated time, a Mooney M20J, French registration F-OIAT, impacted terrain shortly after departing the Lifou Wanaham Airport (New Caledonia). The aircraft was destroyed, and the pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The Bureau d'Enquetes et d'Analyses (BEA) of the government of France is investigating the accident. As the state of manufacture of the airplane and engine, the NTSB has designated a US accredited representative to assist the BEA in its investigation. All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to the BEA: Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses pour la sécurité de l'aviation civile 10 rue de Paris Aéroport du Bourget 93352 Le Bourget Cedex France Website: http://www.bea.aero
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:30 UTC
Nearest AirportOuanaham Airport (0nm)
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney M20 J
Tail NumberF-OIAT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
OperatorAero Club Caledonien Henri Martinet
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (4 fatalities)
Fatal4
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total4
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0