Final 1 minor Apr 2, 2024

N86UM accident at Alpine, AR

Mooney M20E — Sys/Comp malf/fail (non-power) at Alpine, AR

DateApr 2, 2024
Tail numberN86UM
AircraftMooney M20E · Mooney M20 · M20P
LocationAlpine, AR
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 minor
NTSB caseCEN24LA145

Probable cause

The improper maintenance of the cabin air and exhaust system which resulted in a cracked exhaust pipe and damaged cabin air tubing, and the subsequent elevated carbon monoxide levels in the cockpit and a forced landing to unsuitable terrain after the pilot suspected carbon monoxide poisoning.

View the full NTSB report (PDF) →

Get email alerts

Follow any of these and NTSB Alerts emails you when a matching report publishes — including when this case is updated.

Follow this incident Follow tail N86UM Follow Mooney M20 Follow Alpine, AR

Browse all incidents in the live feed →