N6814N

Substantial
None

MOONEY M20CS/N: 680111

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
NTSB Number
WPR26LA009
Location
Watsonville, CA
Event ID
20251007201812
Coordinates
36.935733, -121.789630
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s decision to program avionics during taxi, resulting in an inadvertent throttle input and collision with a hangar.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
680111
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1968
Model / ICAO
M20CM20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
M20C

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MCKENNA TERENCE M
Address
415 CHALK MOUNTAIN RD
City
SCOTTS VALLEY
State / Zip Code
CA 95066-2739
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR26LA009