Mooney M20 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1232 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2007 | Landenberg, PA | N3278F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and subsequent forced landing to a field. |
| Feb 04, 2007 | Ranchita, CA | N201RV | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during a cruise descent. Contributing to the accident were the dark night lighting conditions and t…The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during a cruise descent. Contributing to the accident were the dark night lighting conditions and the mountainous terrain. |
| Dec 07, 2006 | Summersville, WV | N9165T | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The airplane's encounter with in-flight icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's improper weathe…The airplane's encounter with in-flight icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's improper weather evaluation, the in-flight icing conditions, the reduced visibility from a snow squall during the forced landing, and terrain unsuitable for a forced landing. |
| Nov 14, 2006 | Akron, OH | N202WB | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the airplane's…The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the airplane's low altitude at the time of the stall and the asymmetric flap configuration. |
| Oct 30, 2006 | Nacogdoches, TX | N2591W | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Oct 09, 2006 | Brownsville, PA | N3447N | Fatal (2) | substantial | A loss of aircraft control, for unknown reasons, while maneuvering. |
| Sep 20, 2006 | Auburn, CA | N5577Q | Minor | substantial |
the fatigue failure of the elevator's control rod due to inadequate lubrication. Contributing factors were the inadequate maintenance and the owner-p…the fatigue failure of the elevator's control rod due to inadequate lubrication. Contributing factors were the inadequate maintenance and the owner-pilot's failure to comply with an airworthiness directive. |
| Sep 17, 2006 | Temecula, CA | N1157N | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to flare that resulted in a hard landing. |
| Sep 05, 2006 | Smithville, OH | N1172U | Fatal (1) | substantial | The altitude/ clearance not maintained by the pilot during cruise flight. |
| Aug 28, 2006 | Eastsound, WA | N5738Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall and hard landing. |
| Aug 14, 2006 | Victoria, CA | N1234N | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 27, 2006 | Newellton, LA | N577RS | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions. Contributing factors were the prevailing thunderstorms, the dark night conditions, and …The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions. Contributing factors were the prevailing thunderstorms, the dark night conditions, and Air Traffic Control's failure to issue hazardous weather information to the pilot. |
| Jul 09, 2006 | El Dorado, TX | N6697U | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to switch fuel tanks during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor…The pilot's failure to switch fuel tanks during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jun 30, 2006 | Burnsville, NC | N2168F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touch down point on landing resulting in a runway over run and collision with an embankment. |
| Jun 29, 2006 | Beaumont, TX | N5662M | Incident | minor |
The improper installation of the propeller governor by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and subsequent forced l…The improper installation of the propeller governor by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jun 29, 2006 | Searchlight, NV | N2142G | Incident | substantial | the pilot's encounter with rocks and debris on the runway during landing. |
| Jun 08, 2006 | Fresno, CA | N5699Y | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing that resulted in a porpoise. |
| Jun 06, 2006 | Banner Elk, NC | N1046P | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing. |
| May 30, 2006 | Wichita Falls, TX | N201XW | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind. |
| May 23, 2006 | Blacksburg, SC | N3217F | Serious (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff after the airplane failed to achieve adequate airspeed on the takeoff roll for undetermined reasons. This res…The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff after the airplane failed to achieve adequate airspeed on the takeoff roll for undetermined reasons. This resulted in an abrupt pull up, inadvertent stall, and in flight collision with wires, trees and the ground. |
| May 18, 2006 | Lantana, FL | N12RH | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb due to water contamination in the fuel. Con…The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb due to water contamination in the fuel. Contributing factors were the deteriorated fuel cap o-ring and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. |
| Apr 24, 2006 | Norwood, MA | N201BD | Minor | substantial | Improper maintenance, which resulted in a fatigue fracture of the dual magneto mounting flange, and a subsequent loss of engine power. |
| Apr 22, 2006 | Columbus, MS | N231GE | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's improper decision to forgo suitable forced landing opportuni…The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's improper decision to forgo suitable forced landing opportunities in an attempt to return to the airport. |
| Apr 05, 2006 | Destin, FL | N4654M | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while attempting a go-around at a low altitude which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush, an uncontrolled d…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while attempting a go-around at a low altitude which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush, an uncontrolled descent and an impact with terrain. |
| Mar 01, 2006 | Fort Pierce, FL | N511G | Minor | substantial | Improper magneto installation by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the magneto detaching from the engine and subsequent loss of engine power. |