Mooney M20 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1232 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 02, 1996 | PURDY, WA | N9360M | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The noninstrument-rated pilot's continuation of VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions which led to pilot spatial disorientation and los…The noninstrument-rated pilot's continuation of VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions which led to pilot spatial disorientation and loss of control of the aircraft. Factors were: pilot self-induced pressure, night conditions, low ceilings, and the pilot's lack of total instrument time. |
| Jul 10, 1996 | HARTFORD, CT | N1085W | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate control of the airplane during the approach to landing/landing roll. A related factor is the pilot's inadequate remedial actio…the pilot's inadequate control of the airplane during the approach to landing/landing roll. A related factor is the pilot's inadequate remedial action (attempted go-around). |
| Jul 08, 1996 | PAYSON, AZ | N6715N | Incident | substantial | animals on the runway. A factor was the dark night. |
| Jul 01, 1996 | RIO LINDA, CA | N3229F | Incident | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to attain/maintain the proper approach airspeed, his failure to attain the proper runway touchdown point, and his failure to initi…The pilot's failure to attain/maintain the proper approach airspeed, his failure to attain the proper runway touchdown point, and his failure to initiate a go-around when a landing overshoot became apparent. A factor in the accident was the airport management's failure to ensure that the overrun area was clear of potential fire hazards. |
| Jun 07, 1996 | DANBURY, CT | N11637 | Minor | destroyed |
the safety pilot's raising of the flaps, while the airplane was at an inadequate airspeed during the aborted landing, which resulted in a stall, uncon…the safety pilot's raising of the flaps, while the airplane was at an inadequate airspeed during the aborted landing, which resulted in a stall, uncontrolled descent, and subsequent collision with parked airplanes. |
| May 31, 1996 | FESTUS, MO | N9532M | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's not maintaining proper alignment with the runway and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind conditio…the pilot's not maintaining proper alignment with the runway and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind condition. |
| Apr 28, 1996 | CULLOWHEE, NC | N5635Q | Incident | destroyed | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The gusty/crosswind condition was a related factor. |
| Apr 21, 1996 | WEST MILFORD, NJ | N231KS | Serious (2) | substantial | loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain and subsequent collision with trees. |
| Mar 17, 1996 | KINGSTON, TN | N78896 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain …The pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Feb 10, 1996 | ALPINE, TX | N9167J | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a misjudged landing flare resulting in a hard landing. |
| Jan 18, 1996 | LAREDO, TX | N231GS | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's loss of aircraft control. A factor was the dark night conditions. |
| Jan 07, 1996 | CAPE CHARLES, VA | N9199V | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision making by continuing flight into known adverse weather conditions. Related factors were the dark nigh…The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision making by continuing flight into known adverse weather conditions. Related factors were the dark night and the winter storm (snow and fog). |
| Dec 30, 1995 | EASTOVER, SC | N3750H | Minor | substantial | inadequate overhaul procedures by maintenance personnel resulting in an oil pump failure and subsequent loss of engine power. |
| Dec 14, 1995 | BAY MINETTE, AL | N3874H | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
failure of the alternate air door, which resulted in blockage of air through the induction system. A factor relating to the accident was: failure to …failure of the alternate air door, which resulted in blockage of air through the induction system. A factor relating to the accident was: failure to comply with Safety Bulletin SB-M20-253. |
| Oct 22, 1995 | SHADY SIDE, MD | N5744Q | Incident | substantial | the partial loss of engine power due to a leaking fuel line. |
| Oct 13, 1995 | DALTON, GA | N3983H | Incident | substantial |
Oil starvation for an unknown reason, which resulted in progressive connecting rod failure and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors relating to th…Oil starvation for an unknown reason, which resulted in progressive connecting rod failure and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavoable weather and light conditions (low ceiling and fog at dusk), which hampered the pilot in seeing the runway during the forced landing. |
| Oct 02, 1995 | LONG BEACH, CA | N79820 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | a loss of engine power for undeternined reasons. |
| Sep 15, 1995 | JONESTOWN, PA | N5688M | Incident | destroyed | the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around. |
| Sep 02, 1995 | IRONWOOD, MI | N7171U | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to his diverted attention. |
| Aug 23, 1995 | RED CLIFF, CO | N3768N | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE FLIGHT CREW, AND THEIR FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED OVER MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN, WHICH RESULTED IN…IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE FLIGHT CREW, AND THEIR FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT AIRSPEED OVER MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND COLLISION WITH TERRAIN. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, RISING TERRAIN, THE FLIGHT CREW'S LACK OF MOUNTAIN FLYING EXPERIENCE, AND OVERCONFIDENCE IN THEIR PERSONAL ABILITIES. |
| Aug 22, 1995 | ROUNDUP, MT | N1154L | Incident | substantial | an engine failure due to foreign object ingestion into the oil pump. A ruptured oil inlet screen contributed to the accident. |
| Aug 11, 1995 | ROCK SPRINGS, WY | N8378E | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. FACTORS INCLUDE THE UNEVEN RUNWAY CONDITION, THE INFORMATION REGARDING THE CROWNED CONDITION …THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. FACTORS INCLUDE THE UNEVEN RUNWAY CONDITION, THE INFORMATION REGARDING THE CROWNED CONDITION NOT BEING DISSEMINATED BY AIRPORT PERSONNEL, AND THE INADEQUATE REVIEW/INSPECTION OF THE CONDITION BY FAA AIRPORT PERSONNEL. |
| Aug 09, 1995 | MONTGOMERY, PA | N9216V | Incident | substantial |
The partial loss of engine power, as a result of an excessively rich fuel flow in the carburetor, and a subsequent forced landing. A factor relating…The partial loss of engine power, as a result of an excessively rich fuel flow in the carburetor, and a subsequent forced landing. A factor relating to the accident was the malfunction of the landing gear. |
| Jul 19, 1995 | CRAWFORD, CO | N700CF | Fatal (1) | destroyed | pilot incapacitation due to preexisting medical condition. |
| Jul 12, 1995 | RIGBY, ID | N3936N | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S PREMATURE LIFTOFF AND FAILURE TO ATTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING TAKEOFF. THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE WAS A FACTOR. |