N6814N

Substantial
None

MOONEY M20CS/N: 680111

Summary

On October 07, 2025, a Mooney M20C (N6814N) was involved in an incident near Watsonville, CA. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s decision to program avionics during taxi, resulting in an inadvertent throttle input and collision with a hangar.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR26LA009. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6814N.

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