At 11:38 eastern time, a Mooney M20J was damaged during a forced landing shortly after takeoff from Danbury Municipal Airport. The pilot was seriously injured and the two passengers were not injured. The pilot told investigators that, at 600 to 700 feet, the engine began running rough, then quit. The pilot then landed the airplane in a swamp. The pilot also said the airplane had sat on the ramp for about 2 weeks, and that he did not check the fuel tanks for water prior to departure.
Dec. 5, Danbury, Conn. / Mooney M20J
At 11:38 eastern time, a Mooney M20J was damaged during a forced landing shortly after takeoff from Danbury Municipal Airport. The pilot was seriously injured and the two passengers were not injured. The pilot told investigators that, at 600 to 700 feet, the engine began running rough, then quit. The pilot then landed the airplane in a swamp. The pilot also said the airplane had sat on the ramp for about 2 weeks, and that he did not check the fuel tanks for water prior to departure....
Key Takeaways:
- A Mooney M20J made a forced landing in a swamp shortly after takeoff from Danbury Municipal Airport due to an engine failure at 600-700 feet.
- The aircraft was damaged, and the pilot sustained serious injuries, while the two passengers were uninjured.
- The pilot, who was seriously injured, stated he had not checked the fuel tanks for water before departure after the airplane had sat for two weeks, suggesting water contamination as a likely cause for the engine quitting.
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