At 1130 Pacific time, a Mooney M20J lost power on initial climb and crashed near Fullerton Municipal Airport. The pilot and passenger were not injured. Inspection revealed about 30 ounces of water in the right fuel tank and water in the fuel distribution valve. The fuel selector was on the right tank.
November 11, Fullerton, Calif. / Mooney M20J
At 1130 Pacific time, a Mooney M20J lost power on initial climb and crashed near Fullerton Municipal Airport. The pilot and passenger were not injured. Inspection revealed about 30 ounces of water in the right fuel tank and water in the fuel distribution valve. The fuel selector was on the right tank....
Key Takeaways:
- A Mooney M20J lost power on initial climb and crashed near Fullerton Municipal Airport.
- The pilot and passenger aboard the aircraft were not injured in the incident.
- Inspection revealed approximately 30 ounces of water in the right fuel tank.
- Water was also found in the fuel distribution valve, with the fuel selector on the right tank, indicating fuel contamination as the cause of power loss.
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