N5789S - 1984 Mooney M20J Aircraft Registration

M20P

1984 MOONEY M20J

Aircraft Description

N5789S is a 1984 Mooney M20J, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sierra Aero Corp in Totowa, NJ. The registration certificate was issued on July 28, 1988. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A76FC5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5789S was last updated on March 24, 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 N5789S. 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
1984
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
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 28, 1988

Registered Owner

Name
SIERRA AERO CORP
Address
38 BATTLE RIDGE TRL
City
TOTOWA
State / Zip Code
New Jersey07512-1622
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51667705
Mode S Code (Hex)
A76FC5

Additional Details

Registration
N5789S
Serial Number
24-1527
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00621545

Last Known Position

Date
April 16, 2026 (UTC 23:56:26)
Airport
Latitude
40.88171
Longitude
-74.275943

Data Source

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

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