Mooney M20M accident near Manhay, Be, July 10, 2001
On July 10, 2001 at about 6:15 pm local time, a Mooney M20M, registered N44AJ, was destroyed in an accident near Manhay. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 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
- July 10, 2001 · about 6:15 pm local time
- Place
- Manhay, Belgium
- Type
- Accident · collision on the ground
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Mooney M20M · all M20Ms on the register
- Registration
- N44AJ · registry record
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: EDLN Monchengladbach
- Destination: LFPN Le-Noble
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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