Thursday, December 04, 2025

Mooney M20K 231, N57229, incident occurred on December 3, 2025, near Bay Minette, Alabama

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final report has been completed.

https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N57229

- History of Flight:
On December 3, 2025, at about 1534 local time, a Mooney M20K 231, N57229, sustained unknown damage when it was involved in a forced landing near Bay Minette, Alabama. The sole pilot onboard sustained unknown injuries. The flight originated from the Foley Municipal Airport (5R4), Foley, Alabama, and was destined to an unknown location.

ADS-B data indicates the airplane was cruising at about 3,800 ft when it entered a descending right hand turn, most likely in an attempt to reach Bay Minette Municipal Airport (1R8).

The FAA reported that: "Aircraft experienced engine issues and made a forced landing in a field." The FAA also listed the wrong N number "N7229."

Figure 1: Flightaware track

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