N5259C - Mooney M20J Aircraft Registration

M20P

MOONEY M20J

Aircraft Description

N5259C is a Mooney M20J, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mcsorley John A in North Augusta, SC. The registration certificate was issued on March 9, 2023. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A69F17 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5259C was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.6415, -81.7054 on March 15, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5259C was last updated on March 9, 2023. 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 N5259C. 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
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
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 9, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
MCSORLEY JOHN A
Address
7 WALNUT CT
City
NORTH AUGUSTA
State / Zip Code
South Carolina29860-9714
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51517427
Mode S Code (Hex)
A69F17

Additional Details

Registration
N5259C
Serial Number
24-3094
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
March 9, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00064541

Last Known Position

Date
May 3, 2026 (UTC 15:14:03)
Airport
Latitude
33.63945
Longitude
-81.70947

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC