Preliminary
1 fatal
Apr 17, 2026
N205MK crash at Ironton, OH
Mooney M20J — Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT) at DWU (Ironton, OH)
DateApr 17, 2026
Tail numberN205MK
AircraftMooney M20J · Mooney M20 · M20P
LocationDWU — Ironton, OH
Phase of flightInitial Climb
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 fatal
NTSB caseERA26FA178
Report summary
Controlled flight into terr/obj (CFIT) during initial climb Injuries: 1 fatal. Conditions: VMC. In work.
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