Preliminary
1 fatal, 1 serious
Oct 31, 2025
N79338 crash at Ballston Spa, NY
Mooney M20E — Loss of engine power (total) at 5B2 (Ballston Spa, NY)
DateOct 31, 2025
Tail numberN79338
AircraftMooney M20E · Mooney M20 · M20P
Location5B2 — Ballston Spa, NY
Phase of flightTakeoff
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 fatal, 1 serious
NTSB caseERA26FA027
Report summary
Loss of engine power (total) during takeoff Injuries: 1 fatal, 1 serious. Conditions: VMC. In work.
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