At 1524 central time, a Mooney M20F lost engine power in cruise flight near Grapeland and was seriously damaged in the ensuing forced landing. The pilot and passenger were not injured. Examination of the airplane by an FAA inspector revealed two holes in the engines #2 cylinder.
March 30, Grapeland, Texas: Mooney M20F
At 1524 central time, a Mooney M20F lost engine power in cruise flight near Grapeland and was seriously damaged in the ensuing forced landing. The pilot and passenger were not injured. Examination of the airplane by an FAA inspector revealed two holes in the engines #2 cylinder....
Key Takeaways:
- A Mooney M20F experienced engine failure during cruise flight near Grapeland, leading to a forced landing.
- The aircraft sustained serious damage, but both the pilot and passenger were uninjured.
- Investigation revealed the engine failure was caused by two holes in the #2 cylinder.
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