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N231BQ

Cancelled 2017

Deregistered aircraft · 1979 Mooney M20K · Continental TSIO-360 series

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Cancelled: May 31, 2017
Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number: 25-0119
Year built: 1979
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Standard, normal
Airworthiness date: April 9, 1979
Certificate issued: June 10, 1997
Last registry action: June 16, 2009
Mode S code: A20C5F
Owner when cancelled: Hot Wings Aviation LLC
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Owner type: Corporation

Airframe modelMooney M20KTCDS 2A3 · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelContinental TSIO-360 seriesTCDS E9CE · Reciprocating

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners’ street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

NTSB investigations · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N231BQ and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB CHI07LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFort Wayne, INA total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of one of the number two cylinder connecting rod bolts.Aug 31, 2007 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 2

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N231BQ and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 20070831019969ANormal Cruise · Fort Wayne, IN(-23) Aircraft landed off airport adjacent to the Fort Wayne international airport due to engine failure caused by rod disconnecting from crankshaft and puncturing the crankcase. Aircraft came to rest in a corn field sustaining substantial damage to the…Aug 31, 2007 · Substantial damage Incident 19800405047869IEngine Run-Up · Chester, CTNose gear collapsed after run-up. Failure where push pull rod connects to gear.Apr 5, 1980 · Minor damage