At about 15:50 EST, a Mooney M20C crashed during a forced landing after losing power near Andrews. The pilot suffered minor injuries. The flight departed Richmond, Va., for Knoxville, Tenn., about 2 hours 45 minutes before the accident. The pilot said he saw that possible icing conditions existed as he neared his destination, so he canceled his IFR flight plan to make a visual landing. He was about 70 miles south of his destination when the engine suddenly stopped.
Feb. 4, Andrews, N.C. / Mooney M20C
At about 15:50 EST, a Mooney M20C crashed during a forced landing after losing power near Andrews. The pilot suffered minor injuries. The flight departed Richmond, Va., for Knoxville, Tenn., about 2 hours 45 minutes before the accident. The pilot said he saw that possible icing conditions existed as he neared his destination, so he canceled his IFR flight plan to make a visual landing. He was about 70 miles south of his destination when the engine suddenly stopped....
Key Takeaways:
- A Mooney M20C aircraft crashed near Andrews following an unexpected engine power loss during a forced landing, resulting in minor injuries to the pilot.
- The accident occurred about 70 miles from Knoxville, TN, after the pilot had canceled his IFR flight plan due to suspected icing conditions and intended to make a visual landing.
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