Preliminary 1 fatal May 23, 2026

N4452H crash at Woodlake, CA

Mooney M20J — Aerodynamic stall/spin at O42 (Woodlake, CA)

DateMay 23, 2026
Tail numberN4452H
AircraftMooney M20J · Mooney M20 · M20P
LocationO42 — Woodlake, CA
Phase of flightManeuvering
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 fatal
NTSB caseWPR26FA198

Report summary

Aerodynamic stall/spin during maneuvering Injuries: 1 fatal. Conditions: VMC. In work.

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