N1156U 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 Wilmington, DE. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Dec 1981. It has been registered to its current owner since Jan 1987. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 45 years old
- 1 of 1,452 Mooney M20J
1987
1981
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The pilot stated that he was taxiing to the parking ramp after landing, and the self-serve fuel pump was "clearly visible" on the right side of the airplane. As the airplane approached the fuel pump, the pilot reached over to open the cabin door and sneezed twice. The airplane "drifted right," and the right wing impacted the fuel pump, resulting in substantial damage to the wing. Two witnesses who observed the accident reported that the airplane was taxiing "fast" and "quickly" respectively. Review of security camera footage revealed that there were no obstructions in the immediate vicinity of the fuel pump. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies with the airplane.
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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.