Has N243CW been in an accident?

Yes. N243CW appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N243CW?

N243CW is a 1996 Mooney M20M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 27-0212.

Has N243CW been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N243CW (ERA16FA023) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N243CW — 1996 Mooney M20M

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N243CW appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 27-0212
Manufacturer: Mooney
Model: M20M
Year: 1996
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming Ti0-540 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA16FA023Oct 24, 2015Worcester, MAFatal · 1 fatal
A total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a fatigue failure of the engine's crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1996 Mooney M20M).

Mar 16, 2019deregistered — Weller Gary L

Frequently asked

Has N243CW been in an accident?: Yes. N243CW appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N243CW?: N243CW is a 1996 Mooney M20M (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 27-0212.
Has N243CW been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N243CW (ERA16FA023) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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