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N78870

Cancelled 2022

Deregistered aircraft · 1964 Mooney M20C · Lycoming O&VO-360 series

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Cancelled: January 8, 2022
Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
Serial number: 2885
Year built: 1964
Type: Fixed wing single engine
Engine: Reciprocating
Airworthiness: Standard, normal
Airworthiness date: November 10, 1964
Certificate issued: September 17, 2018
Last registry action: September 17, 2018
Mode S code: AAB1A4
Owner when cancelled: Troy James R
Location: Erma, NJ
Owner type: Individual

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

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 · 3

Matched to this aircraft by N78870 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

NTSB ERA19TA042Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3Final reportWildwood, 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 injuriesClosedFort Worth, TXDec 7, 1965 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66F0344Accident · No injuriesClosedDallas, TXOct 20, 1965 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports · 1

FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N78870 and the event date: up to this one’s cancellation.

Accident 20181110017159ATakeoff: Climb Out · 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