Has N6896U been in an accident?

Yes. N6896U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.

What kind of aircraft is N6896U?

N6896U is a 1963 Mooney M20C (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 2600.

N6896U — 1963 Mooney M20C

Deregistered

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

N6896U appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2009, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 2600
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

ERA10LA047Nov 3, 2009Fairview, NCSerious
A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning.

Registration timeline

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

Aug 6, 2013deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N6896U been in an accident?: Yes. N6896U appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2009.
What kind of aircraft is N6896U?: N6896U is a 1963 Mooney M20C (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 2600.

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