Mooney M20 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1232 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 1995 | MARSHFIELD, MA | N252DX | Incident | substantial |
the pilot misjudged the flare, resulting in a bounced landing and impact with the terrain. A factor in this accident was an improper recovery from a …the pilot misjudged the flare, resulting in a bounced landing and impact with the terrain. A factor in this accident was an improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Apr 03, 1995 | TIJERAS, NM | N4478H | Incident | substantial |
FUEL STARVATION DUE TO FOREIGN MATERIAL PARTIALLY BLOCKING THE FUEL SCREEN, AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SWITCH FUEL TANKS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUI…FUEL STARVATION DUE TO FOREIGN MATERIAL PARTIALLY BLOCKING THE FUEL SCREEN, AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SWITCH FUEL TANKS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING. |
| Mar 03, 1995 | OMAK, WA | N7836V | Incident | substantial |
THE ELEVATOR PUSH ROD SEPARATION DUE TO FATIGUE. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO INSURE COMPLIANCE WITH TH…THE ELEVATOR PUSH ROD SEPARATION DUE TO FATIGUE. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO INSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE AND THE FROZEN PUSH ROD BEARING. |
| Feb 23, 1995 | MCLAIN, MS | N7142U | Incident | substantial |
THE IMPROPER REASSEMBLY OF THE SERVO FUEL INJECTOR DURING OVERHAUL BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. THIS RESULTED IN A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DURING CRU…THE IMPROPER REASSEMBLY OF THE SERVO FUEL INJECTOR DURING OVERHAUL BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. THIS RESULTED IN A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DURING CRUISE FLIGHT DUE TO FUEL STARVATION, FORCED LANDING, AND SUBSEQUENT ON-GROUND COLLISION WITH A FIXED OBJECT DURING LANDING ROLL OUT. |
| Dec 28, 1994 | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | N3983H | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's misjudging of distance and airspeed during the approach to landing which resulted in an overrun. Factors associated with the accident wer…the pilot's misjudging of distance and airspeed during the approach to landing which resulted in an overrun. Factors associated with the accident were the separation of the exhaust pipe and the pilot's not understanding communications from the air traffic control tower. |
| Dec 27, 1994 | HUBER HEIGHTS, OH | N201JT | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate inflight decision/planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A factor is the pilot's inadequate…The pilot's inadequate inflight decision/planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A factor is the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. |
| Dec 20, 1994 | SPANISH CAY, BF | N201TB | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 21, 1994 | GREELEY, CO | N6958V | Incident | substantial | INADVERTENT LANDING GEAR RETRACTION BY THE PILOT FLYING THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR WAS INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR. |
| Sep 22, 1994 | CHAMBLEE, GA | N97136 | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE THAT RESULTED A IN HARD LANDING, FOLLOWED BY HIS IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRE…THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE THAT RESULTED A IN HARD LANDING, FOLLOWED BY HIS IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE ATTEMPTED GO- AROUND. |
| Sep 14, 1994 | PLYMOUTH, MI | N6944U | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper (maintenance) modification and his initiating an operation with known deficiencies in equipment |
| Jul 27, 1994 | MACON, MO | N6327Q | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's decision to land on a closed runway under construction. A factor associated with the accident is the partial loss of engine power…the student pilot's decision to land on a closed runway under construction. A factor associated with the accident is the partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. |
| Jun 20, 1994 | BIG BEAR, CA | N201NK | Incident | substantial | a loss of engine power from a malfunctioning magneto due to a loose oil seal in an overhauled magneto. |
| Jun 18, 1994 | LEESBURG, VA | N6679U | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE UNTIL THE PUBLISHED APPROACH FIX. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS PILOT FATIGUE, LOW…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE UNTIL THE PUBLISHED APPROACH FIX. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS PILOT FATIGUE, LOW CEILINGS, OBSCURATION, AND FOG. |
| Jun 09, 1994 | WAMSUTTER, WY | N711LP | Incident | substantial | CLEARANCE NOT MAINTAINED. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: TRANSMISSION WIRE. |
| May 27, 1994 | OMAHA, NE | N6942U | Incident | substantial |
inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and the inadequate fuel supply for the flight. Factors related to the accident were the ditch and the quanti…inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and the inadequate fuel supply for the flight. Factors related to the accident were the ditch and the quantity gage which gave a false indication. |
| May 27, 1994 | APALACHICOLA, FL | N201NH | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE CROSSWIND RESULTING IN NOT MAINTAINING ALIGNMENT WITH THE RUNWAY AND THE PILOT'S DELAY IN ABORTING THE LAN…THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE CROSSWIND RESULTING IN NOT MAINTAINING ALIGNMENT WITH THE RUNWAY AND THE PILOT'S DELAY IN ABORTING THE LANDING. THE CROSSWIND WAS A FACTOR. |
| May 26, 1994 | WILLCOX, AZ | N50105 | Incident | substantial |
THE FAILURE OF THE CONNECTING ROD DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION. FACTORS WERE THE PREVIOUS DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE, AND THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN AT THE PILOT'…THE FAILURE OF THE CONNECTING ROD DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION. FACTORS WERE THE PREVIOUS DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE, AND THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN AT THE PILOT'S DISPOSAL FOR THE FORCED LANDING. |
| Apr 05, 1994 | DAYTONA BEACH, FL | N187ER | Incident | substantial | COLLAPSE OF THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR FOR UNKNOWN REASONS. |
| Mar 25, 1994 | MUSCLE SHOALS, AL | N4780H | Incident | substantial |
WAS THE LOOSE THROTTLE CABLE, AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF WHEN THE ENGINE DID NOT PRODUCE FULL POWER. A FACTOR WAS THE INADEQUATE MAI…WAS THE LOOSE THROTTLE CABLE, AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF WHEN THE ENGINE DID NOT PRODUCE FULL POWER. A FACTOR WAS THE INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE. |
| Mar 10, 1994 | RICHLAND CENTER, WI | N6811N | Incident | substantial | improper use of carburetor heat. Factors related to the accident were carburetor icing conditions, and the sign and fence poles. |
| Feb 24, 1994 | GALLUP, NM | N201SX | Incident | substantial |
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE NUMBER 3 EXHAUST VALVE. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN AVAILABLE TO EXECUTE THE FORCED L…THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE NUMBER 3 EXHAUST VALVE. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN AVAILABLE TO EXECUTE THE FORCED LANDING. |
| Sep 02, 1993 | DAYTONA BEACH, FL | N191ER | Incident | substantial | CONTAMINATION/BLOCKAGE OF THE FUEL INJECTION CONTROL SYSTEM. |
| Aug 28, 1993 | KELLEY'S ISLAND, OH | N202WB | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's inadequate handling of the airplan…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor was the pilot's inadequate handling of the airplane. |
| Aug 24, 1993 | LANDOVER, MD | N74580 | Incident | substantial |
FATIGUE FAILURE OF A PROPELLER BLADE, WHICH RESULTED IN SEVERE ENGINE VIBRATION AND SUBSEQUENT DAMAGE TO THE AIRPLANE. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FO…FATIGUE FAILURE OF A PROPELLER BLADE, WHICH RESULTED IN SEVERE ENGINE VIBRATION AND SUBSEQUENT DAMAGE TO THE AIRPLANE. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING WAS A RELATED FACTOR. |
| Aug 06, 1993 | KING CITY, CA | N1153K | Incident | substantial | the pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff ground roll due to the inadvertent interference with the controls by a passenger. |