MOONEY M20J
Edinburg, TX — April 12, 2025
Event Information
| Date | April 12, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN25LA156 |
| Event ID | 20250414200014 |
| Location | Edinburg, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 26.44000, -98.12000 |
| Airport | South Texas International at E |
| 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 | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Full Narrative
On April 12, 2025, at 1010 central daylight time, a Mooney M20J, N5807T, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Edinburg, Texas. The private pilot and two passengers were uninjured. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations as a personal flight.
The accident flight was reported as an Angel Flight in which the pilot was to pick up two passengers at Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR), Sugar Land, Texas, and transport them to Mc Allen (MFE), Mc Allen, Texas. About 30 miles north of MFE and descending, the pilot noticed a rapid increase in engine oil temperature, followed by a drop in engine oil pressure and engine roughness. The pilot then diverted the flight to South Texas International Airport at Edinburg, Edinburg, Texas, where the pilot attempted to perform a precautionary landing. Unable to reach the runway due to a loss of engine power, the pilot landed the airplane in a field short of the runway.
The airplane was retained for further examination.
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.