N6879U

Cancelled 2013

Deregistered aircraft · 1963 Mooney M20C · Lycoming O&VO-360 series

Cancelled: May 2, 2013
Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number: 2583
Year built: 1963
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Standard, normal
Airworthiness date: August 2, 1963
Certificate issued: March 31, 1994
Last registry action: May 5, 1997
Mode S code: A920DE
Owner when cancelled: Central Enterprises Inc
Location: Wilmington, DE
Owner type: Corporation

Airframe modelMooney M20CTCDS 2A3 · ADs, bulletins and aircraft registered now Engine modelLycoming O&VO-360 seriesReciprocating

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 · 1

Matched to this aircraft by N6879U and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB ATL94FA116Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportWest Columbia, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during climbout because of spatial disorientation. Factors were low ceilings and the dark night.Jun 7, 1994 · Destroyed

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N6879U and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 19940607014389ATo Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct) · Columbia, SCFailed to clear trees on night IFR takeoff. No mechanical anomalies. Failed to establish proper climbout rate.Jun 7, 1994 · Destroyed · 1 fatal