Mooney M20 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1232 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 06, 2003 | Leadville, CO | N37JK | Serious (1) | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to attain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush. Contributi…the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to attain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush. Contributing factors were the wind shear, runway light, fence post, and unsuitable terrain. |
| Jul 04, 2003 | Renton, WA | N201DV | Incident | substantial | In-flight failure of the electric landing gear motor during the initial takeoff climb. |
| Jul 01, 2003 | Englewood, CO | N2686W | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswinds and the high densit…the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswinds and the high density altitude. |
| Jul 01, 2003 | De Lancey, NY | N1084B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's delayed decision to perform an aborted takeoff, which did not allow for sufficient room to stop. A factor was the grass runway. |
| Jun 16, 2003 | Guilford, OH | N3220F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged speed and distance while landing, and his failure to do a go-around. |
| Jun 14, 2003 | Boise, ID | N6806U | Incident | substantial | Failure of the welds on the nose landing gear retraction truss during taxi for takeoff.. |
| Jun 12, 2003 | Lincoln, CA | N1156N | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing. |
| Jun 06, 2003 | Montauk, NY | N1077V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition. |
| Jun 02, 2003 | West Chicago, IL | N21737 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper flare, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper flare and his in…The pilot's improper flare, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| May 24, 2003 | Colorado Sprngs, CO | N231JM | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's improper decision to land in the reported crosswind conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were th…the pilot's improper decision to land in the reported crosswind conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the crosswind, rough terrain, airport stop sign, and fence. |
| Apr 29, 2003 | Milledgeville, GA | N201EZ | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during climbout which resulted in a low altitude stall and subsequent in-flight collision with the terrain. |
| Apr 11, 2003 | West Milford, NJ | N231LS | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors in the accident were the crosswind and…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors in the accident were the crosswind and landing at night. |
| Apr 01, 2003 | Lakeland, FL | N2652W | Serious | minor |
The inadequate visual lookout of the pilot and the ground marshaller resulting in the ground marshaller being struck by the wing of the taxiing airpla…The inadequate visual lookout of the pilot and the ground marshaller resulting in the ground marshaller being struck by the wing of the taxiing airplane and receiving serious injury. |
| Mar 21, 2003 | Leesburg, VA | N1005P | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while on final approach for undetermined reasons. |
| Mar 10, 2003 | Tower, MI | N201ZM | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during cruise flight. A factor to the accident was the clouds and night conditions. |
| Mar 09, 2003 | Colo Springs, CO | N9313V | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing factors include the downdra…the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing factors include the downdraft, crosswind and gusty wind conditions. |
| Mar 02, 2003 | Destin, FL | N101PB | Serious (1) | substantial |
The inadequate annual/100-hour inspection of the engine by the mechanic for his failure to properly secure the tailpipe assembly to the turbocharger r…The inadequate annual/100-hour inspection of the engine by the mechanic for his failure to properly secure the tailpipe assembly to the turbocharger resulting in separation of the tailpipe and subsequent in-flight fire. Contributing factors in the accident were the inadequate design of the plastic brake line in the cockpit adjacent to the firewall by the airplane manufacturer, and the inadequate certification of the airplane by the FAA for failure to take into account radiant heat when designing components aft of the firewall. |
| Feb 03, 2003 | New Orleans, LA | N658FT | Minor | substantial |
The loss of engine power as a result of the separation of the magneto assembly due to inadequate maintenance by unknown personnel. A contributing fac…The loss of engine power as a result of the separation of the magneto assembly due to inadequate maintenance by unknown personnel. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jan 28, 2003 | Myrtle Beach, SC | N231NT | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jan 24, 2003 | Casa Grande, AZ | N6639U | Incident | substantial |
Collapse of the landing gear during landing rollout, resulting from the pilot/mechanic's incorrect landing gear locking mechanism (linkage) adjustment…Collapse of the landing gear during landing rollout, resulting from the pilot/mechanic's incorrect landing gear locking mechanism (linkage) adjustment. |
| Jan 12, 2003 | Tacoma, WA | N6442Q | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fatigue failure of the crankshaft as a result of an inadequate quality of material during the manuf…A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fatigue failure of the crankshaft as a result of an inadequate quality of material during the manufacturing process. Trees were a factor. |
| Jan 08, 2003 | WARNER SPRINGS, CA | N5629Q | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the pilot's loss of control during flight as a result of incapacitation due to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. |
| Dec 10, 2002 | Eagle, CO | N252DR | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to remove protective coverings from the engine air scoops during the preflight inspection, resulting in air starvation and a loss …the pilot's failure to remove protective coverings from the engine air scoops during the preflight inspection, resulting in air starvation and a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Nov 13, 2002 | Vineyard Haven, MA | N2165Y | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's spatial disorientation during a missed approach, which resulted in a loss of control, and the airplane's subsequent impact with water. F…The pilot's spatial disorientation during a missed approach, which resulted in a loss of control, and the airplane's subsequent impact with water. Factors included clouds, rain, and night lighting conditions. |
| Nov 11, 2002 | FULLERTON, CA | N1072N | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection resulting in a loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system. |