MOONEY M20J
Howell, MI — September 16, 2021
Event Information
| Date | September 16, 2021 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN21LA423 |
| Event ID | 20210917103893 |
| Location | Howell, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.63848, -84.06863 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MOONEY |
| Model | M20J |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane’s fuel quantity, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.