Mooney M20 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1232 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2002 | Norman, OK | N8390E | Minor | substantial | Maintenance personnel's improper clamp installation on the mixture control cable, which resulted in a loss of engine power. |
| Mar 11, 2002 | Glenwood Sprngs, CO | N1323D | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation, resulting in a collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the p…the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation, resulting in a collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of an instrument rating and the dark night conditions. |
| Jan 19, 2002 | Glasgow, MT | N38AJ | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying airspeed resulting in a stall/mush condition and loss of control at low altitude. A contributing fact…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying airspeed resulting in a stall/mush condition and loss of control at low altitude. A contributing factor was the pilot's distraction from flying the aircraft while attempting to retract the landing gear. |
| Jan 17, 2002 | Lake Placid, FL | N201XL | Minor | destroyed |
The failure of the pilot to perform a proper preflight inspection and his improper fuel tank selection for takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine powe…The failure of the pilot to perform a proper preflight inspection and his improper fuel tank selection for takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine power on takeoff due to fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft resulting in an uncontrollable descent and collision with orange trees and terrain. |
| Dec 30, 2001 | Martinsville, VA | N6779U | Minor | substantial | The pilot's premature rotation and his failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. |
| Dec 29, 2001 | Gainesville, GA | N6953V | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, resulting from fuel system blockage and improper maintenance by maintenance personnel. A factor was t…The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, resulting from fuel system blockage and improper maintenance by maintenance personnel. A factor was the unsuitable terrain. |
| Dec 11, 2001 | Netarts, OR | N5774Q | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Reason for occurrence undetermined. |
| Nov 27, 2001 | Evansville, IN | N7775L | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The fatigue failure of the turbocharger exhaust band clamp and aircraft control not possible by the pilot due to the fire. |
| Nov 18, 2001 | High Springs, FL | N6753U | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation and failure to ensure sufficient fuel was available to complete the flight, which resulted in fuel…The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation and failure to ensure sufficient fuel was available to complete the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a forced landing, and damage to the aircraft when it collided with a fence during the landing rollout. |
| Oct 31, 2001 | Buckhannon, WV | N1008R | Incident | substantial | The CFI's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Oct 21, 2001 | Chandler, AZ | N6049X | Incident | minor | The Bellanca pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing due to his improper brake usage. |
| Sep 03, 2001 | Croswell, MI | N252YX | Incident | destroyed | The pilots failure to abort the takeoff. Factors were the pole and the trees. |
| Aug 07, 2001 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | N78933 | Minor | substantial |
The failure of the mechanic who installed the carburetor after overhaul to safety the throttle linkage at the carburetor per an Airworthiness Directiv…The failure of the mechanic who installed the carburetor after overhaul to safety the throttle linkage at the carburetor per an Airworthiness Directive resulting in separation of the throttle linkage and subsequent partial loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot-in-command during the forced landing. |
| Jul 28, 2001 | East Greenwich, NJ | N246JC | Incident | substantial | The pilot's premature liftoff which resulted in an inadvertent stall. |
| Jul 23, 2001 | Mitchellville, MD | N4223H | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing, and her delay in remedial action. A factor related to …The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing, and her delay in remedial action. A factor related to the accident was the excessive trim setting. |
| Jul 12, 2001 | Las Vegas, NV | N4326H | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadaquate visual lookout and failure to maintain proper clearance from an object. A factor was the pilot's distraction by a conversation…The pilot's inadaquate visual lookout and failure to maintain proper clearance from an object. A factor was the pilot's distraction by a conversation with ground control. |
| Jul 10, 2001 | Manhay, BE | N44AJ | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 28, 2001 | Tucson, AZ | N311X | Incident | substantial |
The airplane's collision with a perimeter roadway vehicular traffic sign due to the pilot's diverted attention and inadequate visual lookout while tax…The airplane's collision with a perimeter roadway vehicular traffic sign due to the pilot's diverted attention and inadequate visual lookout while taxiing from landing. A contributing factor was the lack of sign conspicuity. |
| Jun 21, 2001 | COLUMBIA, MO | N20WR | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jun 09, 2001 | Jackson, CA | N4235H | Incident | substantial |
Failure of the pilot to maintain proper airspeed for landing and airplane control with an existing crosswind. A contributing factor was the distracti…Failure of the pilot to maintain proper airspeed for landing and airplane control with an existing crosswind. A contributing factor was the distraction of the pilot by a yelling passenger. |
| Apr 22, 2001 | Saint Mamet, FR | N200YS | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 17, 2001 | Bountiful, UT | N921Z | Incident | substantial | the failure of the airplane's electrical system for an undetermined reason, which resulted in the collapse of the left main gear on landing. |
| Mar 30, 2001 | PECOS, TX | N4498H | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to obtain a proper glide path during landing, which resulted in the airplane's impact with terrain short of the runway. Contribut…the pilot's failure to obtain a proper glide path during landing, which resulted in the airplane's impact with terrain short of the runway. Contributory factors were the open baggage door and the pilot's diverted attention to the open door. |
| Mar 21, 2001 | Gresham, OR | N8346E | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate decision in which he failed to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. |
| Feb 10, 2001 | New Hudson, MI | N1157P | Incident | substantial |
Inadequate preflight planning/preparation which resulted in an adequate fuel supply for the flight and subsequently in fuel starvation. A factor asso…Inadequate preflight planning/preparation which resulted in an adequate fuel supply for the flight and subsequently in fuel starvation. A factor associated with the accident was the steep bank which the airplane contacted during the forced landing. |