# Mooney M-18C - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 5870102 - Manufacturer (registry): MOONEY - Model: M-18C - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 1 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 103 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS A-803](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-803) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Mooney Mite Aircraft Corporation - Registered aircraft: 52 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/mooney-m-18c Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 96-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-06): Air Filter Assemblies · Maule Aerospace Technology 7ACA, 7ECA, 7FC and 180 more. Effective Jun 7, 1996 - [AD 81-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-15-03): Engine Inlet Air Filters · Replace existing engine induction air filter (Brackett Aero Filters STC SA693CE or SA71GL). Effective Jul 20, 1981 - [AD 79-11-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-11-05-R1): Wood Deterioration · Mooney Mite M-18C, M-18C 55, M-18L and 1 more. Effective Apr 1, 1981 - [AD 79-18-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-18-07): Wood Deterioration · Mooney Mite M-18C, M-18C 55, M-18L and 1 more. Effective Sep 3, 1979 - [AD 59-22-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/59-22-03): Empennage · Mooney Mite M-18C, M-18C 55, M-18L and 1 more - [AD 53-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/53-17-01): Control Stick Boot · Mooney Mite M-18C, M-18C 55, M-18L and 1 more - [AD 51-03-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-03-01): Fuel Line Rework · Mooney Mite M-18C, M-18C 55, M-18L and 1 more ## Registered aircraft (52, first 50) - [N125C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N125C): [Maitland David L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAITLAND%20DAVID%20L), [Culpeper, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Culpeper), built 1950, S/N 205 - [N18CT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18CT): [Augustin Lyn H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AUGUSTIN%20LYN%20H), [Saint Thomas, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Saint%20Thomas), built 1953, S/N 287 - [N223V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N223V): [Sheppard Alan J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHEPPARD%20ALAN%20J), [Onamia, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Onamia), S/N 223 - [N283DE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N283DE): [Mccrath Michael E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCCRATH%20MICHAEL%20E), [Seattle, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Seattle), built 1953, S/N 283 - [N325M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N325M): [Mandibles Edward Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MANDIBLES%20EDWARD%20JR), [Lompoc, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Lompoc), built 1950, S/N 206 - [N335M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N335M): [Cabbage David A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CABBAGE%20DAVID%20A), [Colville, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Colville), built 1950, S/N 216 - [N339M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N339M): [Gagne Gilbert R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GAGNE%20GILBERT%20R), [Apple Valley, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Apple%20Valley), built 1950, S/N 220 - [N342M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N342M): [Etling Kurt Karl](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ETLING%20KURT%20KARL), [Edgewood, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Edgewood), built 1950, S/N 222 - [N344M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N344M): [Axford Dwayne E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AXFORD%20DWAYNE%20E), [Wheatland, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Wheatland), built 1950, S/N 224 - [N346M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N346M): [Lester Stephen P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LESTER%20STEPHEN%20P), [New Smyrna Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/New%20Smyrna%20Beach), S/N 226 - [N4057](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4057): [Dix Walter R Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DIX%20WALTER%20R%20JR), [Winter Haven, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Winter%20Haven), built 1951, S/N 249 - [N4065](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4065): [Hughes Roger L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUGHES%20ROGER%20L), [Corpus Christi, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Corpus%20Christi), built 1952, S/N 255 - [N4068](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4068): [Lovley Forrest T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOVLEY%20FORREST%20T), [Jordan, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Jordan), built 1952, S/N 258 - [N4070](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4070): [Dodson David W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DODSON%20DAVID%20W), [Granger, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Granger), built 1952, S/N 260 - [N4073](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4073): [Fritz David C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRITZ%20DAVID%20C), [Lincoln, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Lincoln), built 1952, S/N 261 - [N4075V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4075V): [Niva Gary W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NIVA%20GARY%20W), [Monte Sereno, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Monte%20Sereno), built 1952, S/N 262 - [N4076](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4076): [Morgan Jeff P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MORGAN%20JEFF%20P), [Justin, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Justin), S/N 263 - [N4078](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4078): [Loffert George U Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOFFERT%20GEORGE%20U%20JR), [Killeen, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Killeen), built 1952, S/N 264 - [N4094](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4094): [Kopec Craig W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOPEC%20CRAIG%20W), [Long Beach, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Long%20Beach), built 1952, S/N 271 - [N4095](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4095): [Jenkins James L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JENKINS%20JAMES%20L), [Lake Stevens, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Lake%20Stevens), S/N 272 - [N4096](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4096): [Lewis Scott C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEWIS%20SCOTT%20C), [Los Angeles, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Los%20Angeles), built 1952, S/N 273 - [N4101](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4101): [Connolly Luke A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CONNOLLY%20LUKE%20A), [Blaine, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Blaine), S/N 276 - [N4118](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4118): [White Brian R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITE%20BRIAN%20R), [Concrete, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Concrete), built 1953, S/N 286 - [N4121](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4121): [Lee Jonathan Ce](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEE%20JONATHAN%20CE), [Bossier City, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Bossier%20City), built 1953, S/N 288 - [N4122](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4122): [Parrott Matthew E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PARROTT%20MATTHEW%20E), [New Carlisle, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/New%20Carlisle), S/N 290 - [N4123](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4123): [King Ernest W III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KING%20ERNEST%20W%20III), [Uvalde, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Uvalde), S/N 291 - [N4124](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4124): [Johnston Joel D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSTON%20JOEL%20D), [Mead, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Mead), built 1953, S/N 293 - [N4126](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4126): [Davenport Jimmy J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVENPORT%20JIMMY%20J), [Hayesville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Hayesville), built 1953, S/N 296 - [N4130](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4130): [Southard Brian K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SOUTHARD%20BRIAN%20K), [Las Cruces, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Las%20Cruces), built 1953, S/N 301 - [N4132](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4132): [Teeter Joseph Jerald](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TEETER%20JOSEPH%20JERALD), [Lisbon, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Lisbon), built 1953, S/N 302 - [N4138](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4138): [Engelskirger Karl D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ENGELSKIRGER%20KARL%20D), [Valley City, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Valley%20City), built 1954, S/N 305 - [N4142](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4142): [Ranger Airfield Foundation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RANGER%20AIRFIELD%20FOUNDATION), [Ranger, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Ranger), built 1954, S/N 308 - [N4143](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4143): [Davenport Jimmy J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DAVENPORT%20JIMMY%20J), [Hayesville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Hayesville), built 1954, S/N 309 - [N4148](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4148): [Dillen William M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DILLEN%20WILLIAM%20M), [Fairview, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Fairview), S/N 314 - [N4149E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4149E): [May Richard U](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAY%20RICHARD%20U), [Corvallis, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Corvallis), built 1954, S/N 315 - [N4150](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4150): [Jordan Ronald](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JORDAN%20RONALD), [Stoutsville, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Stoutsville), built 1954, S/N 316 - [N4152](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4152): [Mountain Air Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOUNTAIN%20AIR%20INC), [Quincy, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Quincy), built 1954, S/N 318 - [N4154](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4154): [Jenkins Robert G Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JENKINS%20ROBERT%20G%20JR), [Plainville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Plainville), built 1955, S/N 320 - [N4155](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4155): [Lovett Cole J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LOVETT%20COLE%20J), [Giddings, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Giddings), built 1955, S/N 321 - [N4161](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4161): [Plyler Aviation Lp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLYLER%20AVIATION%20LP), [Sherman, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Sherman), built 1955, S/N 327 - [N4177](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4177): [Garner David K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GARNER%20DAVID%20K), [Auburn, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Auburn), built 1955, S/N 342 - [N4178](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4178): [N4178 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N4178%20LLC), [Palmer, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Palmer), built 1956, S/N 343 - [N478M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N478M): [Bachman Mildred R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BACHMAN%20MILDRED%20R), [New Brighton, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/New%20Brighton), built 1950, S/N 233 - [N485M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N485M): [Sahagun Salvador G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAHAGUN%20SALVADOR%20G), [Bothell, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Bothell), built 1950, S/N 239 - [N486M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N486M): [Brunhoeber Mike E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRUNHOEBER%20MIKE%20E), [Caldwell, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Caldwell), S/N 240 - [N491M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N491M): [Thompson Michael P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THOMPSON%20MICHAEL%20P), [Natchez, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Natchez), built 1951, S/N 244 - [N492M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N492M): [Kansas Aviation Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KANSAS%20AVIATION%20MUSEUM), [Wichita, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Wichita), built 1951, S/N 245 - [N496M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N496M): [Bc Enterprises Of Salina LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BC%20ENTERPRISES%20OF%20SALINA%20LLC), [Salina, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Salina), built 1951, S/N 246 - [N4EM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4EM): [Eberhardy John F](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EBERHARDY%20JOHN%20F), [Radisson, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Radisson), built 1953, S/N 299 - [N70DV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N70DV): [Anderstedt Richard Allan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDERSTEDT%20RICHARD%20ALLAN), [Clearwater, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Clearwater), built 1950, S/N 218 All 52: https://openairdocs.org/model/mooney-m-18c/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (28) 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 ATL88FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA025), Nov 1, 1987: Mooney M-18C-55 (N4157), Camden, OH, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB LAX86LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA234), May 26, 1986: Mooney M-18C (N4146), Lakeport, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA84FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84FA164), May 10, 1984: Mooney M-18C (N487M), Sugar Loaf Key, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB FTW84LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA207), Apr 21, 1984: Mooney M-18C (N4083), Lockhart, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW80FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FA054), Mar 9, 1980: Mooney M-18C (N4156), Saginaw, TX, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB NYC76DNA23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76DNA23), Dec 27, 1975: Mooney M-18C (N4094), Falmouth, MA, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC72DCG54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72DCG54), May 14, 1972: Mooney M18C (N486M), Lees Summit, MO, substantial damage - [NTSB DEN72AD047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN72AD047), Apr 16, 1972: Mooney M-18C (N336M), West Point, UT, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB CHI71DBA19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71DBA19), Dec 2, 1970: Mooney M18C (N4061), Edinburg, IN, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK70D0150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70D0150), Oct 5, 1969: Mooney M-18 (N4154), Crescnt Cty, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA69D0156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69D0156), Sep 20, 1968: Mooney M18C (N4094), Portland, OR, destroyed - [NTSB MIA69D0046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA69D0046), Jul 6, 1968: Mooney M-18C (N4133), Homestead, FL, destroyed - [NTSB OAK68D0323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68D0323), Mar 15, 1968: Mooney M18C (N4121), Concord, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC67A0075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67A0075), Jun 1, 1967: Mooney M-18C (N4100), Anoka, MN, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB DEN67D0287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN67D0287), May 21, 1967: Mooney 18C (N4156), S. Domingo, NM, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW67F0253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67F0253), Sep 18, 1966: Mooney M-18C (N4051), Monroe, LA, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI67F0020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67F0020), May 30, 1966: Mooney M-18C (N4061), Speedway, IN, substantial damage - [NTSB OAK66D0182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66D0182), Jan 28, 1966: Mooney M18C (N4146), Sacramento, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA66A0072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66A0072), Dec 25, 1965: Mooney M-18C (N4190), Newbern, AL, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB FTW66F0086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0086), May 30, 1965: Mooney M18C (N492M), Piedmont, OK, substantial damage - [NTSB CHI66F0029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66F0029), May 23, 1965: Mooney M18C (N327M), Canton, IL, substantial damage - [NTSB SEA65D0034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA65D0034), Mar 20, 1965: Mooney M18C (N4073), Idaho Falls, ID, destroyed - [NTSB UNK65X0662](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0662), Nov 11, 1964: Mooney M18C (N484M), Perry, OK, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB UNK65X0352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0352), Oct 20, 1964: Mooney M18C (N4073), Heber Spring, AR, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK65X0276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0276), Oct 14, 1964: Mooney M18C (N327M), Pekin, IL, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X3445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3445), Aug 18, 1964: Mooney M18C (N4133), Cuthbert, GA, substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X2270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2270), Jun 13, 1964: Mooney M18C (N4067), Grants, NM, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB UNK64X1121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X1121), Mar 31, 1964: Mooney M-18C (N345M), Roanoke Rapids, NC, destroyed, 1 fatal ## FAA accident and incident reports (24) 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. - [Incident 20260531005249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260531005249I), May 31, 2026: Mooney M-18C (N70DV), Winterset, IA, Minor damage. Pilot-in-command right foot slipped off controls and got stuck between rudder and brake pedal tube resulting in loss of steering/yaw control and brake control… - [Incident 20240504006569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240504006569I), May 4, 2024: Mooney M-18C (N4070), Mill Creek, IN, Minor damage. On may 04th, 2024 at approximately 1605 CDT a Mooney M18C aircraft operated by a commercial pilot received minor damage when forced to conduct an off-field… - [Incident 20201017017099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201017017099I), Oct 17, 2020: Mooney M-18C (N85PM), Heath, OH, Minor damage. New owner (CFII) purchased aircraft day before accident. He allowed a family member (also his student) to fly aircraft. Both the new owner and family member… - [Incident 20180630024429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180630024429I), Jun 30, 2018: Mooney M-18C (N4070), Bartow, FL, Minor damage. The pilot wanted to fly from 28J palatka, FL to zph zephyrhills, FL in his newly purchased airplane. He called the zph airport for a current weather condition… - [Incident 20080204011889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080204011889I), Feb 4, 2008: Mnmite M18C (N4050), Oceano, CA, No damage. (-23) On February 4, 2008 at approximately 14:30 PST, Mooney N4050 departed Oceano airport, Oceano, CA (L52) on a personal part 91 flight. During climb out at… - [Incident 20070726018299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070726018299I), Jul 26, 2007: Mnmite M18C (N4146), Winchester, VA, No damage. (-23) On takeoff aircraft rotated and climbed to 400' AGL when the engine went to idle. Pilot could not get power restored and subsequently landed in a grass… - [Incident 20040911023959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040911023959I), Sep 11, 2004: Mnmite M18C (N85PM), Claremore, OK, Minor damage. (-23) When pilot arrived at Claremore, OK there were several aircraft in the local area. Anticipating being able to enter the pattern he lowered the landing… - [Incident 20000501016779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000501016779I), May 1, 2000: Mnmite M18C (N4177), Puyallup, WA, Minor damage. (-23) No narrative available. - [Incident 19910406016869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910406016869I), Apr 6, 1991: Mnmite M18C (N18CT), Grand Forks, ND, Minor damage. Pilot stated he forgot to lower landing gear and landed gear up. - [Incident 19910203011149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910203011149I), Feb 3, 1991: Mnmite M18C (N4155), Santa Monica, CA, Minor damage. Unable to extend gear. Landed gear up. Aircraft towbar inproperly stowed under seat kept gear from extending. - [Incident 19890322014889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890322014889I), Mar 22, 1989: Mnmite M18C (N491M), Haverhill, MA, Minor damage. Intentionally landed on grass along side of runway. Nose gear contacted soft area and broke off. Prop struck ground - [Incident 19880106008619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880106008619I), Jan 6, 1988: Mnmite M18C (N329M), Torrance, CA, Minor damage. Landed with the right main landing gear partially retracted. Found the right main gear push pull tube was bent. - [Accident 19871101061419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871101061419A), Nov 1, 1987: Mnmite M18C (N4157), Camden, OH, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Began downwind takeoff on short field with early liftoff. Lost control turned left and hit a moving nearby train. - [Accident 19860526019869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860526019869A), May 26, 1986: Mnmite M18C (N4146), Lakeport, CA, Substantial damage. The pilot failed to prevent the aircraft from veering off the runway and flipping over in a ditch. - [Accident 19840510016509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840510016509A), May 10, 1984: Mnmite M18C (N487M), Sugar Loaf Key, FL, Destroyed. Right wing separated on pull up from a low pass over a residence. Wooden wing was rotted. Not detected in annual. - [Accident 19840421013959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840421013959A), Apr 21, 1984: Mnmite M18C (N4083), Lockhart, TX, Substantial damage. Overshot runway alignment from base leg. Drag a wing and cartwheeled during a steep bank to align with the runway. - [Incident 19830328013429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830328013429I), Mar 28, 1983: Mnmite M18LA (N4138), Goodland, KS, Minor damage. Pilot failed to lock gear handle in down position. Landing gear collapsed on landing. - [Incident 19800616054469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800616054469I), Jun 16, 1980: Mnmite M18C (N18CT), Cavalier, ND, Minor damage. Pilot failed to close throttle while taxiing to gas pumps. Aircraft struck two vehicles in parking lot. - [Accident 19800309005599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800309005599A), Mar 9, 1980: Mnmite M18C (N4156), Saginaw, TX, Destroyed. Made slow flight pass over runway. Pulled up in climbing turn. Aircraft stalled, entered a spin, crashed. - [Incident 19791117045329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791117045329I), Nov 17, 1979: Mnmite M18C (N4156), Saginaw, TX, Minor damage. Pilot forgot to extend gear for landing. - [Incident 19780716040199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780716040199I), Jul 16, 1978: Mnmite M18C (N4076), North Richland, TX, Minor damage. Pilot retracted gear to go around, then decided to land. Did not extend the gear. - [Incident 19780218007349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780218007349I), Feb 18, 1978: Mnmite M18C (N342M), Shallowwater, TX, Minor damage. Pilot not lined up with the runway, landed 10 feet to the right. - [Incident 19780122004229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780122004229I), Jan 22, 1978: Mnmite M18/ (N327M), Bisbee, AZ, Substantial damage. Handpropped aircrafts engine started and airplane taxied into parked aircraft. - [Accident 19751227040179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19751227040179A), Dec 27, 1975: Mnmite M18C (N4094), Falmouth, MA, Substantial damage. Tkof fm muddy rwy at Falmouth arpt,mud froze preventing ldg gr extension,acft diverted to Otis. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (49) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00079NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC - [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA04046CH PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%201): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system. Shady Aviation LLC - [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA04776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc - [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC - [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc - [STC SA04362CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04362CH): Installation of the uAvionix skyBeacon Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA04165NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04165NY): Installation of Latitude Technologies Skynode S200 Satcom system must be performed. Latitude Technologies Corporation - [STC SA01734SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01734SE): Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts. Andrew D. Humphrey - [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc - [STC SA02442AK PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02442AK%20PAGE%201): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 2000/2500 ADS-B system. ADS-B Technologies, LLC - [STC SA02283SE PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02283SE%20PAGE%201): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In Flight Data) CGR-30P. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA02402SE PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02402SE%20PAGE%202): Installation of Electronics International Inc. Glass Panel Engine Monitor (with In-Flight Data) CGR-30C. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA01026SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01026SE): Improved fuel gascolator assembly. Steve's Aircraft - [STC SA02825NY PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02825NY%20PAGE%201): Installation of Aerospace Logic Aircraft Instruments. Aerospace Logic Inc - [STC SA03148NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03148NY): The installation of the Latitude Technologies Corporation S100 Tracking System. Latitude Technologies Corporation - [STC SA1315WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1315WE): Installation of Mixture Monitor (exhaust gas temperature probe, gage and selector) in accordance with Delta Products Part Lists A-192 and A-193, or in accordance with Tri-Star Corporation Mixture Monitor Installation Instructions dated December 9, 1981, or later FAA approved revision and/or Drawing List MM-127 dated November 15, 1981, or later FAA approved revision in aircraft models listed in Master Eligibility List P-80-A-6 revised March 29, 1968, copy attached, or later FAA approved revision. Universal Corporation - [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc - [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line. M-20 Oil Separators LLC - [STC SA01157LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01157LA): Installation of Electronics International Model FP-5 or FP-5L fuel flow/fuel pressure instrument as a replacement instrument. Electronics International Inc - [STC SA00071SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00071SE): Cockpit sun visor installation. Rosen Sunvisor Systems LLC - [STC SA01944CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01944CH): Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index, per ASTM Specification D-439 or D-4818 of any volatility class, A through E, or 82UL AVGAS per ASTM D-6227. Experimental Aircraft Association Inc - [STC SA866GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA866GL): Superseded by STC SA01944CH. Modify airplane to fly on unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 mimimum antiknock index. EAA Aviation Foundation - [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc - [STC SA1008WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1008WE): Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material. Poly-Fiber Inc. Lists M-18 Series - [STC SA489EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA489EA): Installation of ARP Inc. carburetor ice detection system. Aircraft & Rotorcraft Products (ARP) Inc - [STC SA09470SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09470SC): Installation of Starter Indicator light system. Texas Skyways Inc - [STC SA71GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA71GL): Installation of air filters. Brackett Aero Filters Inc - [STC SA5159NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5159NM): Installation of chip detector system. Northwest Aircraft Inc. Lists M-18 Series - [STC SA4-302](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-302): Installation of BN-1 propeller spinner. ACS Products Co, Inc. Lists M-18 Series - [STC SA1351WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1351WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces, with Ceconite101 material. (262A Series -12). Ceconite Inc - [STC SA4289WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4289WE): Installation of Continental 0-200-A engine and McCauley 1A100 propeller. Edward L. Soncrant - [STC SA4-1210](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1210): Installation of Eonnex cover on aircraft surfaces. Ceconite, Inc - [STC SA308EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA308EA): Installation of carburetor ice detection system 105AP in single and twin engine aircraft and single engine helicopters powered by Continental, Franklin, and Lycoming type engines equipped with Marvel-Schebler MA-2, MA-3, MA-4, MA-4-5, MA-6 and HA-6 series carburetors. (Normal,Utility and Acrobatic Category airplanes and helicopters equipped with engines and carburetors as described.). Alfred R Puccinelli - [STC SA798EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA798EA): Installation of Monitair exhaust gas combustion monitor kit. Rosemount Engineering Co. Lists M-18 Series - [STC SA1350WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1350WE): Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage and/or control surfaces with fiberglass cloth. Ceconite, Inc - [STC SA1-615](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1-615): Installation of Fram lube oil filter Model PB55-1. Fram Aerospace. Lists M-18 Series - [STC SA1044WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1044WE): Continental A75-8 65 hp engine and McCauley 1B90-CM/6753 propeller. Aero Spec. Lists M-18 Series - [STC SA2-1053](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2-1053): Wing, fin and stabilizer structure reinforcements accomplished in accordance with Poplawski Drawing No. 23. A.H. Frank Poplawski - [STC SA1177WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1177WE): WECO carburetor temperature monitor. Winnen Richard P. Lists M-18 Series - [STC SA4-1106](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-1106): Ceconite 101 covering of wings, ailerons, rudder, elevators, horizontal and vertical stabilizers. Cooper Engineering Corporation. Lists M-18 Series - [STC SA4-840](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-840): Fabric replaced with glass cloth on wings, fuselage, empennage and/or control surfaces. Air Fibre Inc. Lists M-18 Series - [STC SA1-353](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1-353): Delco Remy generator 1101899 and associated plastic cowling. George W Strattner ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Mooney / Cox M18C MOONEY MITE](https://openairdocs.org/model/mooney-cox-m18c-mooney-mite): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 5870105 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.