Mooney M20 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1232 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

1232

All Events

546

Incidents

193

Minor

137

Serious

353

Fatal (633 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Dec 11, 1988 NEW ALEXANDRIA, PA N3820H Incident substantial
LOSS OF CONTROL EXPERIENCE DURING LANDING ROLLOUT AFTER AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING WAS MADE DUE TO A POWER LOSS CAUSED BY CONTAMINATED FUEL. WATER HAD BE…

LOSS OF CONTROL EXPERIENCE DURING LANDING ROLLOUT AFTER AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING WAS MADE DUE TO A POWER LOSS CAUSED BY CONTAMINATED FUEL. WATER HAD BEEN REMOVED PRIOR TO DEPARTURE.
Nov 04, 1988 SAN DIEGO, CA N3875H Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 03, 1988 VISALIA, CA N9273M Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 28, 1988 OLATHE, KS N6722U Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 24, 1988 LAWRENCE, KS N6347Q Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 21, 1988 LAWRENCEVILLE, GA N6810V Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 17, 1988 PRINCETON, NJ N6310Q Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 24, 1988 PORTLAND, TX N201ZP Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 27, 1988 MANCHESTER, NH N2746W Incident substantial
MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL IMPROPERLY INSTALLED THE NUMBER TWO CONNECTING ROD (P/N L-10646) CAUSING IT TO SEPARATE, CREATE A HOLE IN THE ENGINE CASE, LOSS …

MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL IMPROPERLY INSTALLED THE NUMBER TWO CONNECTING ROD (P/N L-10646) CAUSING IT TO SEPARATE, CREATE A HOLE IN THE ENGINE CASE, LOSS OF ENGINE OIL AND ENGINE POWER. DUE TO THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION, HE PERFORMED A WHEELS UP LANDING ON A HIGHWAY BRIDGE CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE.
Dec 11, 1987 ST THERESA, FL N4324H Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 28, 1987 SPRINGDALE, AR N201CQ Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 12, 1987 SOUTHPORT, NC N1051B Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 29, 1987 VERO BEACH, FL N413HM Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 27, 1987 POCOMOKE CITY, MD N2613W Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 20, 1987 ASPEN, CO N6874U Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 17, 1987 JENKS, OK N9520M Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 16, 1987 MACCLENNY, FL N201UX Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 08, 1987 LOS ANGELES, CA N5826Q Incident minor Investigation pending
Aug 29, 1987 PUT IN BAY, OH N9784M Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 13, 1987 BALTIMORE, MD N6801U Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 08, 1987 PALO ALTO, CA N5201Y Incident minor Investigation pending
Aug 07, 1987 MCLEAN, NY N3457X Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 07, 1987 HARWOOD, ND N6933U Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 25, 1987 MARIETTA, OK N4787H Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 17, 1987 ENGLEWOOD, CO N201MK Incident substantial Investigation pending
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. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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