This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this writing will be corrected when/if the NTSB preliminary report is released.
https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=N7799M
- History of Flight:
On July 12, 2026, at about 1234 local time, a Mooney M20F Executive, N7799M, sustained unknown damage following a ditching near Dunedin, Florida. The pilot and his son were not injured. The personal flight originated from Albert Whitted Airport (SPG/KSPG), St. Petersburg, Florida, at 1151.
Preliminary ADS-B data shows that the airplane departed SPG and conducted two touch and go(es) at the airport before proceeding to the north and cruising along the coast. At 1230, the airplane entered a descending left hand turn with a notable decrease in the groundspeed values that continued until the end of the track. The airplane eventually ditched on a beach.
The FAA reported that: "Aircraft experienced engine issues and made an emergency landing on a beach."
The entirety of the airplane was recovered and placed on a flatbed truck.
- Weather:
METAR KCLW 121615Z AUTO 27005KT CLR 32/21 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KCLW 121635Z AUTO 27006KT CLR 32/20 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KPIE 121553Z 25009KT 10SM CLR 33/21 A3018 RMK PIE
METAR KPIE 121645Z 25009KT 10SM CLR 33/21 A3018 RMK PIE
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