# N231VM: not currently registered

- Registered now: No (not in the FAA registry file). The mark may be reserved or free to assign
- Earlier aircraft: 2
- Last cancelled: November 26, 2024
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=231VM
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N231VM

## Aircraft that carried N231VM

- [Cancelled 2024-11-26](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N231VM-2024-11-26): Mooney M20K, S/N 25-0716, built 1982. Owner: [Boettcher Richard](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOETTCHER%20RICHARD), [Ridgefield, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Ridgefield)
- [Cancelled 2023-11-14](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N231VM-2023-11-14): Mooney M20K, S/N 25-0426, built 1980. Owner: [Boettcher Richard S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOETTCHER%20RICHARD%20S), [Minden, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Minden)

## NTSB investigations on N231VM (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB WPR20CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA102), Feb 14, 2020: Mooney M20K (N231VM), Minden, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to complete a before landing checklist, which resulted in his delayed extension of the landing gear, and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack,…

## FAA accident and incident reports on N231VM (3)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20240624008419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240624008419I), Jun 24, 2024: Mooney Aircraft Corp. M20K (N231VM), Troutdale, OR, Minor damage. During the interview with the pilot, he stated he flew from Troutdale airport (kttd) to pearson field (kuvo) and back to kttd. During a normal approach back…
- [Accident 20200214002559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200214002559A), Feb 14, 2020: Mooney Aircraft Corp. M20K (N231VM), Minden, NV, Minor damage. Pilot stated he did not follow the check list prior to landing. He stated someone over the radio told him the gear was not down and he placed the gear selector…
- [Incident 20020810022739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020810022739I), Aug 10, 2002: Mooney M20K (N231VM), Sequim, WA, Minor damage. (-23) Mr. Delray hawkes, pilot of a Mooney N231VM, failed to lower the landing gear and landed gear up at the Sequim Valley Airport, Sequim WA. Statemtent from…

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