Mooney M20 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1232 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2022 | Marble Canyon, AZ | N6031Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s loss of directional control during a takeoff from a rough, narrow runway, resulting in an aborted takeoff and subsequent runway excursion. |
| Aug 30, 2022 | Braunschweig, GE | D-EKPC | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 19, 2022 | Hollywood, MD | N7154U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. |
| Aug 17, 2022 | Augsburg, GE | F-BRHA | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 27, 2022 | Farmington, MO | N21007 | Incident | substantial | The collapse of the landing gear during landing for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 10, 2022 | Cragsmoor, NY | N600FS | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to continue toward rising terrain despite observing the airplane’s decreased climb performance after takeoff, which resulted in f…The pilot’s decision to continue toward rising terrain despite observing the airplane’s decreased climb performance after takeoff, which resulted in flight into terrain. |
| Jul 10, 2022 | Oxnard, CA | N6416U | Incident | substantial | Fuel starvation due to an inappropriately maintained and modified fuel selector valve. |
| Jun 25, 2022 | Kerrville, TX | N4267H | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during a base leg turn in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contri…The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during a base leg turn in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight training experience. |
| Jun 18, 2022 | Stillwater, OK | N5895Q | Incident | substantial |
The inadequate maintenance and inspection of the engine induction air coupling, which impeded airflow to the engine and resulted in the subsequent par…The inadequate maintenance and inspection of the engine induction air coupling, which impeded airflow to the engine and resulted in the subsequent partial loss of engine power. |
| Jun 12, 2022 | Charleston, SC | N9158D | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the torsion spring inside the drive clutch assembly of the landing gear actuator which prevented normal and manual extension of the lan…The failure of the torsion spring inside the drive clutch assembly of the landing gear actuator which prevented normal and manual extension of the landing gear. |
| Apr 22, 2022 | Springbank, AB, CA | C-GQMS | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 04, 2022 | Manville, NJ | N41XL | Minor | substantial |
The pilot’s delayed go-around decision following an encounter with a tailwind during landing, which resulted in an inability to climb and subsequent i…The pilot’s delayed go-around decision following an encounter with a tailwind during landing, which resulted in an inability to climb and subsequent impact with trees. |
| Mar 31, 2022 | Kerrville, TX | N21BS | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot’s sudden cardiac event, which resulted in incapacitation, uncontrolled taxi after landing, and collision with a stationary parked airplane. |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Balsas, OF | PT-DKK | Incident | unk | Investigation pending |
| Feb 20, 2022 | Crete, NE | N6750U | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. |
| Feb 12, 2022 | Katy, TX | N201VZ | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath while on the final approach segment of the traffic pattern in dark night conditions. |
| Feb 11, 2022 | Naples, FL | C-FOXV | Incident | minor | The biplane pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in an on-ground collision with another airplane while taxiing. |
| Feb 09, 2022 | Paradise, CA | N201VJ | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath which resulted in a collision with terrain. |
| Jan 01, 2022 | Southeast Arcadia, FL | N79396 | Minor | substantial | The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence for this investigation. |
| Dec 31, 2021 | Marana, AZ | N6796N | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation after entering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident w…The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation after entering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to use of methamphetamine before the flight. |
| Dec 26, 2021 | Jacksonville, FL | N3707H | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing was the pilot’s likely distra…The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing was the pilot’s likely distraction due to the opening of the baggage door. |
| Dec 08, 2021 | La Aurora, OF | N74521 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 15, 2021 | Tampa, FL | N21890 | Incident | substantial |
The total loss of engine power due to the failure of maintenance personnel to properly tighten the fuel supply line b-nut at the manifold valve during…The total loss of engine power due to the failure of maintenance personnel to properly tighten the fuel supply line b-nut at the manifold valve during installation. |
| Nov 08, 2021 | Villa Rica, GA | N3284F | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall …The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin. |
| Oct 28, 2021 | Snoqualmie, WA | N40KA | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot’s decision to fly the airplane into known icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and collision with terrain. |