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N78870

Not registered

N-number · 1 earlier aircraft

Open in FAA registry

Registered now: No
Earlier aircraft: 1
Last cancelled: January 8, 2022

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026. The mark may be reserved or free to assign.

Aircraft that carried N78870 · 1

The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled. No aircraft carries N78870 now.

2022Mooney M20C · S/N 2885Cancelled Jan 8, 2022 · Registration expired, pending cancellation · Built 1964 · Troy James R, Erma, NJ

NTSB investigations on N78870 · 3

Of this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it.

NTSB ERA19TA042Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3Final reportMooney M20C · Wildwood, NJThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to initiate a 180° turn following the loss of power.Nov 10, 2018 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66F0429Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Fort Worth, TXDec 7, 1965 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66F0344Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Dallas, TXOct 20, 1965 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports on N78870 · 1

Filed on this N-number, whichever aircraft carried it. Each report names the aircraft it was matched to.

Accident 20181110017159AMooney M20C · Wildwood, NJAircraft departed runway 28 at wwd under VFR and at approximately 100' to 200' the engine began to sputter and quit. The pilot attempted a 180 degree return but struck the ground prior to completion of the turn. The pilot stated the engine failed due to his…Nov 10, 2018 · Substantial damage