# N6998U: 1964 Mooney M20C, registration cancelled 2003-07-15

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: July 15, 2003
- Status when cancelled: Triennial form not returned
- Airframe: [Mooney M20C](https://openairdocs.org/model/mooney-m20c) (registry code 5870208)
- Engine: [Lycoming O&VO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-vo-360-series) (registry code 41514)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 2A3](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/2A3) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 2719
- Year built: 1964
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: May 19, 1964
- Certificate issued: March 27, 2000
- Last registry action: March 18, 2003
- Mode S code: A94FA8
- Owner when cancelled: [Bivens Carl S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BIVENS%20CARL%20S)
- Location: [Newport, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Newport)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 34.7770° N, 76.8805° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 28570, within about 7 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6998U
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=6998U
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6998U-2003-07-15

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.

ADs and bulletins for the Mooney M20C: https://openairdocs.org/model/mooney-m20c.md

## NTSB investigations (5)

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 MIA00LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA151), May 11, 2000: Mooney M20C (N6998U), Bryson City, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout with a known quartering crosswind, resulting in an on-ground collision with a known fixed object (wooden pallet.)
- [NTSB LAX76DUJ44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76DUJ44), Jul 15, 1975: Mooney M20C (N6998U), Holbrook, AZ, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73FUA30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73FUA30), Jan 31, 1973: Mooney M20C (N6998U), Buena Park, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK66F0053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66F0053), Jul 30, 1965: Mooney M21 (N6998U), Modesto, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK65X1030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X1030), Dec 16, 1964: Mooney M20C (N6998U), San Jose, CA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (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.

- [Accident 20000511039489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000511039489A), May 11, 2000: Mooney M20C (N6998U), Bryson City, NC, No damage. (-23) Pilot/owner was operating as a 14 CFR part 91 personal flight from michael j. smith (mrh) beaufort, NC., to sossamon field (6A9) Bryson City,NC. On…
- [Accident 19750716038629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750716038629A), Jul 16, 1975: Mooney M20C (N6998U), Holbrook, AZ, Substantial damage. Acft dmgd taxying on hwy aftr precautionary ldg due tstm activity. Hit bridge.
- [Accident 19730131001969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730131001969A), Jan 31, 1973: Mooney M20C (N6998U), Buena Park, CA, Substantial damage. Blood alcohol level 0.17PC.

## Other aircraft with N6998U

- [Registered now](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6998U): DJI PHANTOM 3 PROFESSION, S/N P76DCH24A20833

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