Mooney M20 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1232 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2006 | Auburn, CA | N5577Q | Minor | substantial |
the fatigue failure of the elevator's control rod due to inadequate lubrication. Contributing factors were the inadequate maintenance and the owner-p…the fatigue failure of the elevator's control rod due to inadequate lubrication. Contributing factors were the inadequate maintenance and the owner-pilot's failure to comply with an airworthiness directive. |
| Jul 09, 2006 | El Dorado, TX | N6697U | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to switch fuel tanks during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor…The pilot's failure to switch fuel tanks during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jun 06, 2006 | Banner Elk, NC | N1046P | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing. |
| Apr 24, 2006 | Norwood, MA | N201BD | Minor | substantial | Improper maintenance, which resulted in a fatigue fracture of the dual magneto mounting flange, and a subsequent loss of engine power. |
| Mar 01, 2006 | Fort Pierce, FL | N511G | Minor | substantial | Improper magneto installation by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the magneto detaching from the engine and subsequent loss of engine power. |
| Feb 23, 2006 | Cottage Grove, OR | N6595U | Minor | substantial |
Fuel starvation while on approach for landing resulting in a loss of engine power, and an inadequately accomplished annual inspection. Incorrect hard…Fuel starvation while on approach for landing resulting in a loss of engine power, and an inadequately accomplished annual inspection. Incorrect hardware which impeded the movement of the fuel selector valve, improper fuel management and not identifying the proper fuel selector position were factors. |
| Dec 02, 2005 | China Lake, CA | N6004X | Minor | substantial | fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and fuel consumption calculations. |
| Oct 07, 2005 | Ithaca, NY | N1163A | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to comply with the published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. |
| Apr 07, 2005 | Rocky Hill, NJ | N4398H | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with terrain. Factors incl…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with terrain. Factors included the night lighting conditions, and the airplane approaching the opposite runway. |
| Aug 12, 2004 | Edgartown, MA | N231LK | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while performing maneuvers to land, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. A factor was the gusting wi…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while performing maneuvers to land, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. A factor was the gusting wind conditions. |
| Aug 10, 2004 | Durango, CO | N6212Q | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall. Factors contributing to t…the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall. Factors contributing to the accident were the wind gusts, the downdraft, and the road. |
| Aug 08, 2004 | Jackson Hole, WY | N11640 | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a stall/mush. Contributing factors include the windshear, the crosswind and the runway l…the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a stall/mush. Contributing factors include the windshear, the crosswind and the runway light. |
| Aug 04, 2004 | Elkins Creek BC, CA | N1144P | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 11, 2004 | Hackettstown, NJ | N302SB | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, during the initial climb afte…The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, during the initial climb after takeoff. |
| Feb 03, 2004 | Immokalee, FL | N252WF | Minor | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to the airplane mechanic's improper maintenance/installation and failure to ensure that the B-nut on the inlet side of the …A loss of engine power due to the airplane mechanic's improper maintenance/installation and failure to ensure that the B-nut on the inlet side of the fuel manifold was properly tightened, which resulted in a fuel leak, and fuel starvation. |
| Jan 01, 2004 | Sheridan, AR | N5284C | Minor | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector. A factor was the lack of s…The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Oct 27, 2003 | Ocala, FL | N4103H | Minor | substantial | loss of engine power due to oil starvation for undetermined reasons, resulting in an in-flight collision with a fence during a forced landing. |
| Oct 13, 2003 | Carrollton, GA | N4085H | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Aug 24, 2003 | Hood River, OR | N6619U | Minor | substantial |
A power loss due to a mis-seated intake valve on the #1 cylinder resulting in leakage during the compression stroke and low compression. Contributing…A power loss due to a mis-seated intake valve on the #1 cylinder resulting in leakage during the compression stroke and low compression. Contributing factors were the rising terrain and trees. |
| Aug 02, 2003 | Leonardtown, MD | N33EM | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. A factor was the fuel cap not being secured to the tank. |
| Jul 18, 2003 | Kerrville, TX | N353JT | Minor | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to the failure of the number three cylinder as the result of undertorqued cylinder bolts. A contributing factor was the …The loss of engine power due to the failure of the number three cylinder as the result of undertorqued cylinder bolts. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jul 13, 2003 | Utica, OH | N33WL | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the unsuitable terrain. |
| 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. |
| 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. |