Mooney M-20 accident near Stanfield, North Carolina, September 1, 2026
On September 1, 2026 at about 9:00 pm local time, a 1967 Mooney M-20, registered N3706N, was substantially damaged in an accident during enroute (cruise) near Stanfield, North Carolina (Monroe/ Charlotte Executive airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- September 1, 2026 · about 9:00 pm local time
- Place
- Stanfield, North Carolina · Monroe/ Charlotte Executive · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Mooney M-20 G, built 1967 · all M-20s on the register
- Registration
- N3706N · registry record · serial 680044
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (total) during enroute (cruise)
- Off-field or emergency landing during landing (flare/touchdown)
- Fuel starvation during enroute (cruise) defining event
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 4,160.6 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, April 16, 2026
- Maximum gross weight: 2,525 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: retractable
- Operator: Jsn Aviation LLC
The flight
- Departed from: KONX Maple NC at 6:45 pm
- Destination: KEQY Monroe NC
- Flight plan: none
- A second pilot was aboard
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 95°F (35°C), dew point 70°F (21°C)
- Altimeter: 30.05 inHg
- Observation at 5:00 pm from LKR, 23 miles away
Weather report (METAR): METAR KLKR 012055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 35/21 A3005
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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