No fatalities

MOONEY M20J accident at Appleton, WI, 24 Jul 2024

Appleton, WI, United States

On July 24, 2024, a MOONEY M20J was involved in an aviation accident near Appleton, WI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate wingtip clearance while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the ambiguous nonstandard parking at the time of the incident. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate wingtip clearance while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the ambiguous nonstandard parking at the time of the incident.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Jul 2024 MOONEY M20J accident near Appleton, WI?

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate wingtip clearance while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the ambiguous nonstandard parking at the time of the incident.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Jul 2024 MOONEY M20J accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Jul 2024 involved a MOONEY M20J, at Appleton, WI.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate wingtip clearance while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the ambiguous nonstandard parking at the time of the incident.