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 and crashed during initial climb near Fullerton Municipal Airport, with both the pilot and passenger emerging uninjured.
- Investigation revealed approximately 30 ounces of water in the aircraft's right fuel tank and water in the fuel distribution valve.
- The aircraft's fuel selector was set to the right tank, indicating water contamination as the likely cause of the engine power loss.
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