Mooney M20 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1232 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2010 | La Veta, CO | N782LU | Minor | substantial | A fuel leak and subsequent fire due to a mechanical defect. |
| Nov 03, 2009 | Fairview, NC | N6896U | Serious (2) | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning. |
| Oct 29, 2009 | Palm Springs, CA | N400EB | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. |
| Oct 17, 2009 | Hesperia, CA | N1084Z | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper glide path and failure to maintain clearance from the airport perimeter fence during the landing approach. |
| Oct 10, 2009 | Marathon, FL | N2558Y | Minor | destroyed | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Sep 30, 2009 | Albany, IN | N400DE | Fatal (1) | substantial | The incapacitation of the pilot during high-altitude cruise flight for undetermined reasons. |
| Aug 08, 2009 | Warwickshire, UK | G-CEJN | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Aug 03, 2009 | Suffolk, VA | N3549N | Serious (1) | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s failure to accurately calculate the fuel required for the flight. Contributin…A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s failure to accurately calculate the fuel required for the flight. Contributing to the accident was a malfunction of the fuel quantity indicators. |
| Jul 28, 2009 | Mayfield, KY | N1008R | Incident | substantial | The pilot prematurely retracting the landing gear and flaps during the aborted landing. |
| Jul 22, 2009 | Elma, WA | N6422U | Fatal (1) | destroyed | A total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the fatigue failure of the number 4 cylinder connecting rod. |
| Jul 06, 2009 | Midland, TX | N201FD | Incident | minor | The pilot’s failure to ensure the airplane was properly configured, which resulted in a wheels-up landing. |
| Jul 02, 2009 | Steamboat Springs, CO | N270SD | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper pitch control during the go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Jun 20, 2009 | San Jose, CA | N411JL | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions resulting in a collision with an airport sign. |
| May 29, 2009 | Clintwood, VA | N6628U | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. |
| May 21, 2009 | Healdsburg, CA | N4718H | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons. |
| Apr 24, 2009 | Moncks Corner, SC | N201JT | Incident | substantial | The reported partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Apr 01, 2009 | Salem, IN | N115MS | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to follow the landing checklist and extended the landing gear. |
| Feb 28, 2009 | Rio Linda, CA | N3463X | Fatal (2) | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering during the initial …A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering during the initial climb, which resulted in a stall/spin. |
| Feb 01, 2009 | Elbert, CO | N7774M | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control. |
| Dec 26, 2008 | Edgewood, NM | N1216X | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power while at cruise altitude for undetermined reasons. |
| Dec 13, 2008 | Sebastian, FL | N6871N | Serious (1) | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Nov 16, 2008 | Indian Head, MD | N4157 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting winds. |
| Nov 11, 2008 | San Antonio, TX | N1264X | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to lower the gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to complete the before landing checkl…The failure of the pilot to lower the gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to complete the before landing checklist. |
| Oct 20, 2008 | Avalon, CA | N201EN | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to abor…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff while sufficient runway remained to stop. |
| Sep 17, 2008 | Bolingbrook, IL | N5651Q | Minor | substantial |
The non-mechanical loss of engine power due to the pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector prior to takeoff and the subsequent fuel st…The non-mechanical loss of engine power due to the pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector prior to takeoff and the subsequent fuel starvation during takeoff. |
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database.
NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type.
Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design.
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