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Lamar, Colorado

October 31, 2023 · NTSB CEN24LA030 · MOONEY M20K (N1167J)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The pilot's inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

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NTSB Findings

  • Aircraft-Fluids/misc hardware-Fluids-Fuel-Fluid level
  • Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Fence/fence post-Contributed to outcome
  • Personnel issues-Psychological-Attention/monitoring-Monitoring equip/instruments-Pilot
  • Personnel issues-Task performance-Planning/preparation-Fuel planning-Pilot
  • Personnel issues-Action/decision-Info processing/decision-Decision making/judgment-Pilot

Details

NTSB ReportCEN24LA030
AircraftMOONEY M20K
RegistrationN1167J
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location38.0706, -102.6347
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