C-GTIJ - 1964 Mooney M20C Aircraft Registration

NC-GTIJ is a 1964 Mooney M20C, a single-engine aircraft registered to Aaron Friesen in Rosthern, Saskatchewan. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C077AE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Mooney M-20, the fastest single-engine piston aircraft of its era, revolutionized efficient personal aviation when it first flew in September 1953. This low-wing, four-seat monoplane featured laminar-flow airfoils and innovative wooden construction that achieved speeds exceeding 200 miles per hour. Over 11,000 M-20s have been manufactured across 17 variants since production began in 1955, making it the most successful design by Al Mooney. The aircraft was produced by Mooney Aircraft Company in Kerrville, Texas. AviatorDB tracks 5,689 Mooney aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is M20P.

AviatorDB has identified 1 NTSB accident or incident report involving NC-GTIJ. The most recent event occurred on August 31, 2021. The most recent event was classified as fatl by the NTSB. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.