Has N78988 been in an accident?

Yes. N78988 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.

What kind of aircraft is N78988?

N78988 is a Mooney M20C (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 2022.

N78988 — Mooney M20C

Deregistered

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

N78988 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2019, serious injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 2022
Manufacturer: Mooney
Model: M20C
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Lycoming O&vo-360 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR19LA243Aug 26, 2019Reno, NVSerious
The pilot's improper inflight fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.

Registration timeline

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

Nov 28, 2022deregistered — Wydeven Joseph B

Frequently asked

Has N78988 been in an accident?: Yes. N78988 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2019.
What kind of aircraft is N78988?: N78988 is a Mooney M20C (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 2022.

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