Has N6709U been in an accident?

Yes. N6709U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.

What kind of aircraft is N6709U?

N6709U is a 1963 Mooney M20C (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 2441.

Has N6709U been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N6709U (WPR13FA335) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N6709U — 1963 Mooney M20C

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 30, 2026

N6709U appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 30, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 2441
Manufacturer: Mooney
Model: M20C
Year: 1963
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming O&vo-360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR13FA335Jul 22, 2013South Lake Tahoe, CAFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot’s decision to turn into rising terrain that would have required performance in excess of the airplane’s maximum climb rate to clear after taking off at a high density altitude.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1963 Mooney M20C).

Feb 9, 2018deregistered — Lefton Steven A

Frequently asked

Has N6709U been in an accident?: Yes. N6709U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
What kind of aircraft is N6709U?: N6709U is a 1963 Mooney M20C (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 2441.
Has N6709U been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N6709U (WPR13FA335) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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