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 27, 1988 | NEHALEM, OR | N5813X | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 27, 1988 | JACKSON HOLE, WY | N9528M | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 24, 1988 | INYOKERN, CA | N5769Y | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
PILOTS INFLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL AFTER ENCOUNTERING A LEVEL FOUR THUNDERSTORM ON A NIGHT VFR CROSS COUNTRY. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'…PILOTS INFLIGHT LOSS OF CONTROL AFTER ENCOUNTERING A LEVEL FOUR THUNDERSTORM ON A NIGHT VFR CROSS COUNTRY. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN A PREFLIGHT WEATHER BRIEFING. |
| Aug 09, 1988 | E. STROUDSBURG, PA | N2HV | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 07, 1988 | LANTANA, FL | N4103N | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 06, 1988 | BURKESVILLE, KY | N6864V | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 03, 1988 | MISSOURI CITY, MO | N6528U | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 03, 1988 | VISALIA, CA | N9273M | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 01, 1988 | RACINE, WI | N56352 | Serious (1) | destroyed | ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. |
| Jul 28, 1988 | OLATHE, KS | N6722U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 24, 1988 | LAWRENCE, KS | N6347Q | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 21, 1988 | LAWRENCEVILLE, GA | N6810V | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 17, 1988 | PRINCETON, NJ | N6310Q | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 05, 1988 | THIEF RVR FALLS, MN | N11652 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 24, 1988 | PORTLAND, TX | N201ZP | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 06, 1988 | HOUSTON, TX | N231QB | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 28, 1988 | JAMESTOWN, CO | N5279B | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 14, 1988 | MIDDLESBORO, KY | N9654M | Fatal (4) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 16, 1988 | THE DALLES, OR | N7158V | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 01, 1988 | JASPER, GA | N3638N | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 27, 1988 | MANCHESTER, NH | N2746W | Incident | substantial |
MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL IMPROPERLY INSTALLED THE NUMBER TWO CONNECTING ROD (P/N L-10646) CAUSING IT TO SEPARATE, CREATE A HOLE IN THE ENGINE CASE, LOSS …MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL IMPROPERLY INSTALLED THE NUMBER TWO CONNECTING ROD (P/N L-10646) CAUSING IT TO SEPARATE, CREATE A HOLE IN THE ENGINE CASE, LOSS OF ENGINE OIL AND ENGINE POWER. DUE TO THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION, HE PERFORMED A WHEELS UP LANDING ON A HIGHWAY BRIDGE CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. |
| Feb 21, 1988 | MILES CITY, MT | N6693R | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 20, 1988 | MORRISTOWN, NJ | N5782E | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 15, 1988 | BIRMINGHAM, AL | N7448V | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 07, 1988 | LIBERTY, NC | N2633W | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database.
NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type.
Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design.
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