Mooney M20 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1232 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

1232

All Events

546

Incidents

193

Minor

137

Serious

353

Fatal (633 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Mar 16, 2013 Leesburg, FL N9387V Incident substantial
The incorrect rigging of the landing gear emergency extension system by unknown maintenance personnel, which resulted in a failure of the emergency ex…

The incorrect rigging of the landing gear emergency extension system by unknown maintenance personnel, which resulted in a failure of the emergency extension cable, and jamming of the normal extension gear motor.
Mar 16, 2013 Springfield, TN N3545H Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while landing in gusting wind conditions.
Jan 27, 2013 Warsaw, IN N5763H Incident substantial
The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around maneuver. Contributing to the …

The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around maneuver. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s complacency flying the airplane and his lack of training on bounced landing recovery procedures.
Jan 10, 2013 Moriarty, NM N6242U Incident substantial The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation.
Dec 05, 2012 Gurdon, AR N9493V Incident substantial
The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because no mechanical engine malfunctions were identified and because the actu…

The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because no mechanical engine malfunctions were identified and because the actual fuel load and distribution at the time of the accident could not be determined.
Oct 17, 2012 Wonju, KS HL1062 Incident — Investigation pending
Aug 17, 2012 Gresham, WI N5642Q Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control and clearance from field corn during takeoff.
Jul 25, 2012 Heber Springs, AR N9145L Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare, which led to a bounced landing and a subsequent loss of control.
Jul 19, 2012 Englewood, CO N2609W Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control during landing.
Mar 23, 2012 Butler, PA N58135 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
Mar 18, 2012 Clearwater, FL N9140M Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to his distraction regarding another airplane in the traffic pattern.
Feb 17, 2012 Lewiston, CA N367MR Incident substantial A loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of improper maintenance.
Aug 16, 2011 West Chester, PA N121RP Incident substantial The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Jun 29, 2011 Frankston, TX N55FE Incident substantial The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Jun 04, 2011 Lake In The Hills, IL N5816P Incident substantial
The pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the cert…

The pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the certified flight instructor’s inadequate supervision.
May 13, 2011 Greenfield, IN N10143 Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a communications cart while taxiing.
Mar 25, 2011 St. Petersburg, FL N201ZZ Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.
Feb 23, 2011 Nephi, UT N891X Incident substantial The failure of the nose gear during landing for reasons that could not be determined due to postaccident damage.
Feb 19, 2011 Romeoville, IL N888DF Incident substantial The collapse of the left main landing gear during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.
Jan 06, 2011 St. Petersburg, FL N7828V Incident —
An inadequately maintained interior cockpit boot, which allowed a flashlight to fall through and subsequently jam the airplane's flight controls. Cont…

An inadequately maintained interior cockpit boot, which allowed a flashlight to fall through and subsequently jam the airplane's flight controls. Contributing to the incident was a lack of emphasis by government, industry, and advocacy groups that the condition of interior items, such as boots and covers, could affect aircraft airworthiness.
Nov 11, 2010 Marana, AZ C-GFRP Incident substantial The pilot did not secure the manual landing gear operating handle, which resulted in the landing gear collapse during the landing roll.
Sep 21, 2010 Visalia, CA N6090Q Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power during takeoff, which resulted from the failure of the spark plug retention mechanism.
Sep 15, 2010 Hazard, KY N1156U Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fuel pump while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s diverted attention.
Aug 09, 2010 Poughkeepsie, NY N9153Z Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control and runway excursion.
Jul 02, 2010 Cottonwood, AZ N6802V Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing.
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. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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