N4459H - 1978 Mooney M20J Aircraft Registration

M20P

1978 MOONEY M20J

Aircraft Description

N4459H is a 1978 Mooney M20J, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Clements Edward L in Fruita, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 18, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on May 19, 2025. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N4459H is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A560CB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N4459H was last tracked by AviatorDB near San Luis County Regional Airport (KSBP) on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N4459H was last updated on May 19, 2025. 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 found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N4459H. 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.

Model Year
1978
Manufacturer
MOONEY
Model
M20J
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
M20PM-20
Cruise Speed
126 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 18, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 19, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
CLEMENTS EDWARD L
Address
PO BOX 189
City
FRUITA
State / Zip Code
Colorado81521-0189
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51260313
Mode S Code (Hex)
A560CB

Additional Details

Registration
N4459H
Serial Number
24-0740
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2032
Last Action Date
May 19, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00192614

Last Known Position

Date
March 22, 2026 (UTC 22:22:16)
Airport
Latitude
34.89061
Longitude
-120.443395

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC