Has N50BJ been in an accident?

Yes. N50BJ appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N50BJ?

N50BJ is a 1978 Mooney M20J (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 24-0657.

Has N50BJ been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N50BJ (WPR11FA114) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N50BJ — 1978 Mooney M20J

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 29, 2026

N50BJ appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 24-0657
Manufacturer: Mooney
Model: M20J
Year: 1978
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming I0360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR11FA114Jan 29, 2011Furnace Creek, CAFatal · 1 fatal
The magneto clamps were not securely fastened to the mount, which led to a partial loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1978 Mooney M20J).

Nov 7, 2011deregistered — Jackson Bruce

Frequently asked

Has N50BJ been in an accident?: Yes. N50BJ appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N50BJ?: N50BJ is a 1978 Mooney M20J (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 24-0657.
Has N50BJ been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N50BJ (WPR11FA114) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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