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Thanks for advice- for all! Aircraft is in Nothwest Ohio Jvh

Whatever is done, need advice on a couple of options if as above. thanks for help and quick response jim

I have a M20K. Had engine failure on climbout (500-900 feet AGL) after practice missed approach. I put the aircraft down in a soybean field. Reason not clear- engine quit after miss (almost as if I turned the ignition switch on and off a couple of times and then off for good). Plenty of gas, several minutes after tank switch, tried aux fuel pump, switched tanks again after failure, and even tried alternate air etc. In any case, gear collapse, engine prop and possible more involved structural damage (wing step driven up into fuselage). I am looking for a good choice for evaluation and structural repair by a shop that somewhat knows Mooneys. Of course, the wing will probable need to be de-mated to move the airplane. I relatively recently purchased this aircraft from a well known Mooney dealer in Texas who partners with who is one of the best shops around for these aircraft Someone else nearby did an annual at purchase in June. I normally would be very happy to send the aircraft to the Texas shop and I currently have NO reason to necessarily think the failure was something missed. However, because of the time proximity, I prob want the insurance company to ship the aircraft elsewhere (I think? Or do I?). Any ideas, advice, or options. I called Weber and have not received a call back.. Jim VH Ohio