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N231GE

Cancelled 2018

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

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Cancelled: January 11, 2018
Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number: 25-0233
Year built: 1979
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Standard, normal
Airworthiness date: September 27, 1979
Certificate issued: December 31, 1990
Last registry action: July 8, 2009
Mode S code: A20CD2
Owner when cancelled: Townsend Ray E
Location: Watseka, IL
Owner type: Individual

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

From the FAA registry file of November 3, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners’ street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

NTSB investigations · 2

Matched to this aircraft by N231GE and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB DFW06FA110Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportColumbus, MSThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's improper decision to forgo suitable forced landing opportunities in an attempt to return to the airport.Apr 22, 2006 · Destroyed NTSB MIA81DA108Accident · No injuriesClosedDefuniak Sprgs, FLJul 25, 1981 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 2

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N231GE and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 20060422008319AClimb · Columbus-W Pt-, MS(-23) N231GE, Mooney aircraft departed Golden Triangle airport approximately 1749 zulu time. The aircraft departed runway 36. The pilot briefly reported on zme (127.1) memphis center he had total power failure. The pilot tried to return to gtr, right wing hit…Apr 22, 2006 · Destroyed · 1 fatal Accident 19810725048849AFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Defuniak Spring, FLEngine quit en route. Collapsed nose gear landing in a pasture. Found broken engine connecting rod. Fatigue failureJul 25, 1981 · Substantial damage

Service difficulty reports · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

SDR 2002FA0001209Universal Joint · inoperativeDURING INVESTIGATION OF AUTO PILOT PITCH OSOLATIONS. FOUND UNIVERSAL JOINT AT PITCH TRIM JACK SCREW SQUARE DRIVE ISSING ONE OF THE FOUR STAKED IN ROLL PINS.Sep 9, 2002 · N231GE · Mooney M20K · Elevator Control System