Mooney M20 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1232 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2008 | Grand Saline, TX | N6646U | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Sep 09, 2008 | Wallace, NC | N21MY | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when the engine failed to develop full power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to remove …The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when the engine failed to develop full power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to remove the intake plugs prior to takeoff. |
| Sep 08, 2008 | Hackettstown, NJ | N301KC | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to adhere to the airplane manufacturer's published preflight inspection procedures, enabling water to remain undetected in the fue…The pilot's failure to adhere to the airplane manufacturer's published preflight inspection procedures, enabling water to remain undetected in the fuel system, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power immediately after takeoff. |
| Aug 30, 2008 | Lawrenceburg, TN | N6480U | Fatal (1) | substantial | A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Aug 11, 2008 | Ridgeland, SC | N9137V | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the crosswind. |
| Jul 24, 2008 | Chehalis, WA | N252MX | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear, resulting in a gear up landing. |
| Jul 09, 2008 | Rogers, AR | N7072V | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision. |
| Jul 07, 2008 | Big Creek, ID | N5652Q | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing and failure to achieve the proper touchdown point. Contributing to the accident was a high density …The pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing and failure to achieve the proper touchdown point. Contributing to the accident was a high density altitude. |
| Jul 06, 2008 | Howell, MI | N252EM | Incident | substantial | The collision with a deer during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the dusk light condition. |
| Jul 04, 2008 | Elbert, CO | N17RA | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the high dens…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude. |
| Jun 29, 2008 | Lake Ft Gibson, OK | N1287X | Minor | substantial | The pilot's loss of control while maneuvering the aircraft. |
| Jun 14, 2008 | New Philadelphi, OH | N252AD | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing. |
| Jun 10, 2008 | Evanston, WY | N1234G | Incident | substantial | A collapse of the landing gear due to improper maintenance. |
| Apr 28, 2008 | Erie, CO | N79833 | Incident | substantial | The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the touch and go landing. |
| Apr 27, 2008 | Midlothian, VA | N429RM | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot’s improper control inputs resulting from spatial disorientation. |
| Apr 27, 2008 | Howell, MI | N4513H | Minor | substantial |
The inadvertent stall and low airspeed while maneuvering back to the departure airport after the baggage door opened in flight. An additional cause wa…The inadvertent stall and low airspeed while maneuvering back to the departure airport after the baggage door opened in flight. An additional cause was the plot's diverted attention to the opening of the baggage door. |
| Mar 24, 2008 | Freeport, BF | N2943L | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 16, 2008 | Atkins, VA | C-FRSK | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's improper decision to take off in conditions conducive to icing, and his inability to maintain control of the airplane during an in-flight …The pilot's improper decision to take off in conditions conducive to icing, and his inability to maintain control of the airplane during an in-flight accumulation of structural ice. |
| Mar 05, 2008 | Buenos Aires, AR | LV-MPT | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Feb 28, 2008 | Riverside, CA | N591BB | Fatal (3) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and aircraft control, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Dec 26, 2007 | Sarasota, FL | N5875Q | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power due to contamination in the fuel filter. |
| Dec 22, 2007 | Carrollton, GA | N9371M | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's descent below the glidepath during the approach, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing factors included the pilot's di…The pilot's descent below the glidepath during the approach, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing factors included the pilot's diverted attention, pilot fatigue, and the night lighting conditions. |
| Dec 16, 2007 | Phillipsburg, KS | N63LH | Serious (1) | destroyed |
Total loss of engine power due to contamination of the carburetor, total blockage of the fuel inlet screen, and partial blockage of the fuel lines and…Total loss of engine power due to contamination of the carburetor, total blockage of the fuel inlet screen, and partial blockage of the fuel lines and fittings. Contributing to the accident were the dark night light conditions and the trees. |
| Nov 28, 2007 | Fort Myers, FL | N201VX | Fatal (1) | substantial | The reason for this occurrence was not determined. |
| Nov 20, 2007 | Maine, NY | N252DD | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent collision with trees. |