N10143 is a 1981 Mooney M20J. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 4 seats, powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER A&C rated at 200 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Voorhees, NJ. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Sep 1994. It has been registered to its current owner since Jun 2016. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 45 years old
- 1 of 1,452 Mooney M20J
2016
1994
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The pilot reported that he was taxiing to the ramp after landing when he heard ground controllers instruct another aircraft to hold short to allow his airplane to pass. The pilot stated that he moved to the right for more clearance between the other aircraft and his. The right wingtip of the airplane struck a remote communications cart that was placed at the edge of the taxiway. The remote communications cart was being used by the United States Navy's Blue Angels flight demonstration team who were performing at an airshow at the airport. The accident airplane suffered substantial damage to the right wing. The outboard 2 to 3 feet of the leading edge of the right wing was crushed rearward causing damage to the wing skin, ribs, and spar. After the accident, the remote communications cart was moved farther from the edge of the of the taxiway.
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About the Mooney M20J
About the modelThe M20J, widely known as the 201 — a four-seat retractable Mooney extensively cleaned up aerodynamically. One of the most efficient piston singles of its class.