Mooney M20R accident near Velika Planina, Outside the U.S., March 10, 2025
On March 10, 2025 at about 8:20 am local time, a 2005 Mooney M20R, registered N595RJ, was destroyed in an accident during enroute near Velika Planina, Outside the U.S.. It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person was killed.
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
- March 10, 2025 · about 8:20 am local time
- Place
- Velika Planina, Slovenia · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Mooney M20R, built 2005 · all M20Rs on the register
- Registration
- N595RJ · no longer on the register · serial 29-0389
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Unknown or undetermined during enroute defining event
The aircraft
- Seats: 2
- Landing gear: fixed
- Operator: International Air Services INC Trustee
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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