Final
1 serious
Oct 26, 2023
N1953Y crash at Pembroke Pines, FL
Mooney M20E — Fuel contamination at HWO (Pembroke Pines, FL)
DateOct 26, 2023
Tail numberN1953Y
AircraftMooney M20E · Mooney M20 · M20P
LocationHWO — Pembroke Pines, FL
Phase of flightInitial Climb
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 serious
NTSB caseERA24LA022
Probable cause
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
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