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 02, 2024 | Alpine, AR | N86UM | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 25, 2024 | St. Augustine, FL | N4387W | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 25, 2024 | Eschbach, GE | N333YC | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 10, 2024 | Burley, ID | C-FLQQ | Minor | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to fly a stabilized approach during an emergency landing with a tailwind, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent …The failure of the pilot to fly a stabilized approach during an emergency landing with a tailwind, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent runway excursion during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, which resulted in its operation with an inadequate quantity of oil, insufficient engine oil pressure, and a subsequent emergency landing. |
| Jan 08, 2024 | Byron, CA | N9338V | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instru…The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. |
| Jan 03, 2024 | Tullahoma, TN | N231GG | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Dec 21, 2023 | Carlin, NV | N2073K | Minor | substantial |
Improper spacing of the magneto’s breaker point contact assemblies, which led to a loss of engine ignition during cruise flight and resulted in a tota…Improper spacing of the magneto’s breaker point contact assemblies, which led to a loss of engine ignition during cruise flight and resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
| Nov 22, 2023 | Meridianville, AL | N9339M | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while on final approach to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, a loss of a…The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while on final approach to land, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, a loss of airplane control, and impact with terrain. |
| Nov 21, 2023 | Plano, TX | N1204X | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a climbing turn during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall an…The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a climbing turn during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. |
| Oct 31, 2023 | Lamar, CO | N1167J | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Pembroke Pines, FL | N1953Y | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. |
| Oct 22, 2023 | Morganton, NC | N5954Q | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with the runway’s prec…The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with the runway’s precision approach path indicator (PAPI) lights. |
| Aug 20, 2023 | Fostoria, OH | N1152K | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power for unknown reasons. |
| Jul 26, 2023 | Chattanooga, TN | N62GH | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper glidepath during final approach, which resulted in a collision with the approach lights short of the runway…The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper glidepath during final approach, which resulted in a collision with the approach lights short of the runway. Contributing was the pilot’s distraction due to the cabin door opening. |
| Jul 08, 2023 | Frankston, TX | N8335E | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. |
| Jun 30, 2023 | Andrewsfield, OF | N7423V | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 25, 2023 | Southport, NC | N13LV | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot’s improper decision to fly a known unairworthy airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation. |
| Jun 17, 2023 | Toledo, SP | N192JM | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Watertown, WI | N1025C | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while operating in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was th…The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while operating in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from the prohibited substance; however, the extent of impairment could not be determined. |
| Jan 28, 2023 | Calhoun, GA | N5587Q | Serious (1) | destroyed | A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to an improperly installed spark plug. |
| Dec 20, 2022 | Vélez-Málaga, SP | N78VE | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 13, 2022 | Kellyton, AL | N74586 | Fatal (1) | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Dec 02, 2022 | Falmouth, MA | N3515H | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the sun glare, which impaired the p…The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the sun glare, which impaired the pilot's visibility and situational awareness. |
| Nov 27, 2022 | Gaithersburg, MD | N201RF | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot’s visual flight below published altitude minimums, which resulted in collision with a powerline tower structure. |
| Oct 17, 2022 | Luskintyre, AS | VH-UDQ | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |