Has N78870 been in an accident?

Yes. N78870 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.

What kind of aircraft is N78870?

N78870 is a 1964 Mooney M20C (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 2885.

N78870 — 1964 Mooney M20C

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N78870 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 2885
Manufacturer: Mooney
Model: M20C
Year: 1964
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming O&vo-360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ERA19TA042Nov 10, 2018Wildwood, NJSerious
The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to initiate a 180° turn following the loss of power.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1964 Mooney M20C).

Jan 8, 2022deregistered — Troy James R

Frequently asked

Has N78870 been in an accident?: Yes. N78870 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
What kind of aircraft is N78870?: N78870 is a 1964 Mooney M20C (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 2885.

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