N6814N is a 1968 Mooney M20C. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 4 seats, powered by a Lycoming HO-360 rated at 180 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Scotts Valley, CA. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Jul 1968. It has been registered to its current owner since Mar 2021. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 58 years old
- 1 of 1,308 Mooney M20C
2021
1968
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The pilot of the airplane reported that while taxiing for departure he reached over to enter navigation information into the GPS, which was mounted on the right-side control yoke. While moving his hand back to the left side yoke, he inadvertently advanced the throttle forward. Subsequently, the airplane accelerated forward and impacted a hangar, which resulted in substantial damage to the engine mount. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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About the Mooney M20C
About the modelA four-seat, low-wing retractable single with the distinctive forward-swept tail. Mooneys are built around efficiency: narrow, slippery, and quick on modest power.