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 11, 1995 | BELMAR, NJ | N43JA | Incident | substantial |
The student pilot's (1) misjudged flare (2) inadequate recovery from a bounced landing (3) failure to maintain directional control and the certified f…The student pilot's (1) misjudged flare (2) inadequate recovery from a bounced landing (3) failure to maintain directional control and the certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision. |
| Jul 06, 1995 | CEDAR KEY, FL | N6941V | Fatal (2) | destroyed | CONTINUED FLIGHT BY THE PILOT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER (VIP LEVEL THREE THUNDERSTORM). THE THUNDERSTORM WAS A RELATED FACTOR. |
| Jun 29, 1995 | RONAN, MT | N9273M | Incident | substantial | DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS NOT MAINTAINED. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE A ROUGH/UNEVEN AIRSTRIP AND TALL VEGETATION. |
| Jun 03, 1995 | MONCKS CORNER, SC | N6923U | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot's failure to properly calculate the fuel required and his fuel consumption for the flight. |
| May 14, 1995 | FREDERICK, CO | N9399V | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S USE OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR TAKEOFF AND HIS DELAY IN INITIATING AN ABORT. FACTORS WERE A SOFT AND WET AIR STRIP. |
| Apr 30, 1995 | KIRKSVILLE, MO | N4145H | Minor | substantial |
the loss of engine power due to failure of the engine's hydraulic tappet body heads. Related factors in the accident were the restricted visual looko…the loss of engine power due to failure of the engine's hydraulic tappet body heads. Related factors in the accident were the restricted visual lookout, and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. |
| Apr 24, 1995 | CLEVELAND, OH | N9969X | Minor | substantial |
the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's improper decision to fly an extended landing pattern after experiencing a partial l…the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's improper decision to fly an extended landing pattern after experiencing a partial loss of engine power. |
| Apr 21, 1995 | MARSHFIELD, MA | N252DX | Incident | substantial |
the pilot misjudged the flare, resulting in a bounced landing and impact with the terrain. A factor in this accident was an improper recovery from a …the pilot misjudged the flare, resulting in a bounced landing and impact with the terrain. A factor in this accident was an improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Apr 11, 1995 | TANGIER ISLAND, VA | N331DF | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in an inflight collision with a tree. Contributing factors are a crosswind and the …The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in an inflight collision with a tree. Contributing factors are a crosswind and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions |
| Apr 03, 1995 | TIJERAS, NM | N4478H | Incident | substantial |
FUEL STARVATION DUE TO FOREIGN MATERIAL PARTIALLY BLOCKING THE FUEL SCREEN, AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SWITCH FUEL TANKS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUI…FUEL STARVATION DUE TO FOREIGN MATERIAL PARTIALLY BLOCKING THE FUEL SCREEN, AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SWITCH FUEL TANKS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING. |
| Mar 04, 1995 | PACOIMA, CA | N11385 | Minor | substantial | the failure of the engine overhaul shop to install the correct gasket stack on the propeller governor pad as required by the engine manufacturer. |
| Mar 03, 1995 | OMAK, WA | N7836V | Incident | substantial |
THE ELEVATOR PUSH ROD SEPARATION DUE TO FATIGUE. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO INSURE COMPLIANCE WITH TH…THE ELEVATOR PUSH ROD SEPARATION DUE TO FATIGUE. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO INSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE AND THE FROZEN PUSH ROD BEARING. |
| Feb 23, 1995 | MCLAIN, MS | N7142U | Incident | substantial |
THE IMPROPER REASSEMBLY OF THE SERVO FUEL INJECTOR DURING OVERHAUL BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. THIS RESULTED IN A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DURING CRU…THE IMPROPER REASSEMBLY OF THE SERVO FUEL INJECTOR DURING OVERHAUL BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. THIS RESULTED IN A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DURING CRUISE FLIGHT DUE TO FUEL STARVATION, FORCED LANDING, AND SUBSEQUENT ON-GROUND COLLISION WITH A FIXED OBJECT DURING LANDING ROLL OUT. |
| Jan 14, 1995 | MIAMI, OK | N4024N | Serious (1) | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING TAKEOFF DUE TO HIS ATTENTION BEING DIVERTED. FACTORS WERE THE PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT BUC…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING TAKEOFF DUE TO HIS ATTENTION BEING DIVERTED. FACTORS WERE THE PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE BLOCKING THE GEAR UP LATCHING MECHANISM, AND HIS LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRPLANE. |
| Dec 28, 1994 | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | N3983H | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's misjudging of distance and airspeed during the approach to landing which resulted in an overrun. Factors associated with the accident wer…the pilot's misjudging of distance and airspeed during the approach to landing which resulted in an overrun. Factors associated with the accident were the separation of the exhaust pipe and the pilot's not understanding communications from the air traffic control tower. |
| Dec 27, 1994 | HUBER HEIGHTS, OH | N201JT | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate inflight decision/planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A factor is the pilot's inadequate…The pilot's inadequate inflight decision/planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A factor is the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. |
| Dec 20, 1994 | SPANISH CAY, BF | N201TB | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 11, 1994 | SCOTT CITY, KS | N4023H | Serious (1) | substantial | the pilot's failure to attain compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind condition. |
| Nov 19, 1994 | BREWSTER, MA | N5681Y | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING A MISSED APPROACH. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE DETERIORATING WEATHER CO…FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING A MISSED APPROACH. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE DETERIORATING WEATHER CONDITION WITH A LOW CEILING AND RAIN. |
| Oct 21, 1994 | GREELEY, CO | N6958V | Incident | substantial | INADVERTENT LANDING GEAR RETRACTION BY THE PILOT FLYING THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR WAS INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR. |
| Sep 22, 1994 | CHAMBLEE, GA | N97136 | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE THAT RESULTED A IN HARD LANDING, FOLLOWED BY HIS IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRE…THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FLARE THAT RESULTED A IN HARD LANDING, FOLLOWED BY HIS IMPROPER RECOVERY FROM A BOUNCED LANDING, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE ATTEMPTED GO- AROUND. |
| Sep 14, 1994 | PLYMOUTH, MI | N6944U | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper (maintenance) modification and his initiating an operation with known deficiencies in equipment |
| Sep 08, 1994 | HANSTON, KS | N9310V | Minor | destroyed |
The failure of the number two connecting rod. Factors in the accident were the fouled windshield utility wires, the road sign, and the telephone pole…The failure of the number two connecting rod. Factors in the accident were the fouled windshield utility wires, the road sign, and the telephone pole. |
| Aug 24, 1994 | BOWLING GREEN, OH | N3916N | Serious (1) | substantial |
fuel exhaustion for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing. A factor relating to the accident…fuel exhaustion for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing. A factor relating to the accident was: faulty fuel quantity gauge/system. |
| Jul 27, 1994 | MACON, MO | N6327Q | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's decision to land on a closed runway under construction. A factor associated with the accident is the partial loss of engine power…the student pilot's decision to land on a closed runway under construction. A factor associated with the accident is the partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. |