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 01, 2000 | GODLEY, TX | N231RR | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his delay in aborting the takeoff. |
| Jun 29, 2000 | WHITNEY, TX | N6932N | Minor | substantial | The partial loss of engine power, which resulted from the worn carburetor. |
| Jun 28, 2000 | TALIHINA, OK | N22166 | Incident | substantial | the partial loss of engine power on takeoff, which resulted from incorrect adjustment of the fuel injector system by maintenance personnel. |
| Jun 08, 2000 | Baker, CA | N31M | Incident | substantial |
The fuel flow became restricted by remnants of fuel tank sealant that had accumulated in the fuel selector screen. Contributing to the pilot's inabil…The fuel flow became restricted by remnants of fuel tank sealant that had accumulated in the fuel selector screen. Contributing to the pilot's inability to restart the engine in flight was the empty fuel tank in the left wing and the fuel gauge indication. The constrained landing area was also a factor. |
| Jun 04, 2000 | CARSON CITY, NV | N201CE | Serious (4) | substantial |
a loss of engine power due to contamination of the fuel system resulting in partial blockage of the cylinder number 2 fuel injection nozzle. A factor…a loss of engine power due to contamination of the fuel system resulting in partial blockage of the cylinder number 2 fuel injection nozzle. A factor in the accident was the high density altitude. |
| Jun 03, 2000 | UPLAND, CA | N9207V | Minor | substantial | The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the aircraft on takeoff after the cabin door became ajar. |
| May 31, 2000 | GRT BARRINGTON, MA | N1154K | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to perform a go around and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors in the accident were the pilot's s failure to …The pilot's failure to perform a go around and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors in the accident were the pilot's s failure to maintain the proper glide path and to reach the proper touchdown point. |
| May 11, 2000 | BRYSON CITY, NC | N6998U | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout with a known quartering crosswind, resulting in an on-ground collision with a k…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout with a known quartering crosswind, resulting in an on-ground collision with a known fixed object (wooden pallet.) |
| Apr 21, 2000 | NORTON, VA | N5632H | Fatal (5) | destroyed |
The pilot's improper weather evaluation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Factors in this accident were icing conditions, and aircraft l…The pilot's improper weather evaluation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Factors in this accident were icing conditions, and aircraft loading which exceed the airplane's weight and balance limitations. |
| Apr 20, 2000 | MIDDLETOWN, RI | N9187V | Minor | substantial | an inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot which did not detect the water in the fuel tanks prior to departure. |
| Apr 19, 2000 | TOMBALL, TX | N7038V | Minor | substantial | Engine seizure due to the rupture of an oil cooler line. |
| Apr 05, 2000 | HOUSTON, TX | N8159E | Incident | substantial | The pilot's delayed go-around and his failure to maintain the aircraft's clearance with trees. |
| Feb 10, 2000 | ODESSA, FL | N201RC | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing. A factor was the utility pole. |
| Jan 24, 2000 | PENDLETON, OR | N251BD | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to adequately remove ice and snow from the airplane. A contributing factor was the pilot's inability to maintain control during c…The pilot's failure to adequately remove ice and snow from the airplane. A contributing factor was the pilot's inability to maintain control during climb due to degradation of the airplane's aerodynamic performance. |
| Jan 21, 2000 | MONTPELIER, VT | N223KT | Incident | substantial |
A blocked crankcase breather line due to ice and improper maintenance which resulted in further restricting the line. A factor in this accident was th…A blocked crankcase breather line due to ice and improper maintenance which resulted in further restricting the line. A factor in this accident was the below freezing outside air temperature. |
| Jan 19, 2000 | TYLER, TX | N1157G | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the crankshaft drive gear as a result of fatigue, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for th…The failure of the crankshaft drive gear as a result of fatigue, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jan 10, 2000 | MOUNT PLEASANT, SC | N2135X | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) while maneuv ering on a night instrument approach in instrument conditions. This resulted in an inadver…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) while maneuv ering on a night instrument approach in instrument conditions. This resulted in an inadvertent in-flight loss of control (stall/spin), and subsequent in-flight collision with a swamp. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to marihuana. |
| Dec 27, 1999 | MCALESTER, OK | N5697N | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the pilot's impairment (drugs), the deployed right speed brake, and the night conditio…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the pilot's impairment (drugs), the deployed right speed brake, and the night conditions. |
| Dec 12, 1999 | MISSOULA, MT | N270BB | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Engine failure for undetermined reasons. Factors include the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing, trees and mountainous terrain. |
| Dec 11, 1999 | READING, PA | N6715U | Minor | substantial | The failure of the number two connecting rod after an improper overhaul by maintenance personnel. |
| Nov 28, 1999 | HILLSBORO, TX | N6766U | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the go-around. A factor was the gust of wind. |
| Sep 09, 1999 | EDNA, TX | N5586Q | Incident | substantial | Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Sep 03, 1999 | GAINESVILLE, GA | N4072H | Fatal (3) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in a stall and the subsequent collision with terrain. |
| Sep 02, 1999 | BEAR VALLEY, CA | N6831U | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons. |
| Aug 28, 1999 | EMIGRANT GAP, CA | N4201S | Minor | substantial |
The fatigue failure and separation of the number three cylinder due to the cylinder overhaul facility's improper inspection and quality control proces…The fatigue failure and separation of the number three cylinder due to the cylinder overhaul facility's improper inspection and quality control processes. |