At approximately 10:30 MDT, a Mooney M20F crashed on takeoff from a public road near Montrose. On July 28 the pilot apparently was en route from Evanston, Wyo., to Durango, Colo. The cylinder head temperature gauge peaked and, fearing engine damage, the pilot made a precautionary landing on a county road. A mechanic from a nearby airport was summoned. It was determined that the problem was that the gauge was displaying erroneous information. A ferry permit was obtained from FAAs Flight Standards District Office in Salt Lake City, Utah. According to the mechanic who witnessed the accident, the pilot examined the roadway and determined he could safely depart. Traffic was halted in both directions. During the takeoff roll, the airplanes left wing struck a sign post.
July 31, Montrose, Colo. / Mooney M20F
At approximately 10:30 MDT, a Mooney M20F crashed on takeoff from a public road near Montrose. On July 28 the pilot apparently was en route from Evanston, Wyo., to Durango, Colo. The cylinder head temperature gauge peaked and, fearing engine damage, the pilot made a precautionary landing on a county road. A mechanic from a nearby airport was summoned. It was determined that the problem was that the gauge was displaying erroneous information. A ferry permit was obtained from FAAs Flight Standards District Office in Salt Lake City, Utah. According to the mechanic who witnessed the accident, the pilot examined the roadway and determined he could safely depart. Traffic was halted in both direct...
Key Takeaways:
- A Mooney M20F made a precautionary landing on a public road near Montrose after its pilot suspected engine damage due to an erroneous cylinder head temperature gauge.
- After a mechanic determined the gauge was faulty and a ferry permit was obtained, the pilot attempted to take off from the road.
- During the takeoff roll, the aircraft's left wing struck a sign post, causing the plane to crash.
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