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 near Fullerton Municipal Airport and crashed, with the pilot and passenger escaping uninjured.
- Post-crash inspection revealed approximately 30 ounces of water in the right fuel tank.
- Water was also found in the fuel distribution valve, and the fuel selector was set to the right tank, indicating fuel contamination as the likely cause of the power loss.
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