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
Jun 30, 1989 WEIRTON, WV N1950Y Serious (3) destroyed LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO WATER IN THE FUEL AND INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE AIRPLANE BY THE PILOT.
Apr 27, 1989 JASPER, TX N201TP Serious (1) destroyed
THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF HIS ALTITUDE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: LIGHT CONDITIONS AT DAWN AND GROUND FOG IN THE AREA, WHICH RESULTED I…

THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF HIS ALTITUDE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: LIGHT CONDITIONS AT DAWN AND GROUND FOG IN THE AREA, WHICH RESULTED IN THE PILOT'S LACK OF VISUAL PERCEPTION.

Jan 15, 1989 MALMO, MN N4096H Serious (1) destroyed
THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC), WHICH RESULTED IN HIS LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL, DUE SPATIAL DISO…

THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC), WHICH RESULTED IN HIS LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL, DUE SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. A RELATED FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITION.

Aug 07, 1988 LANTANA, FL N4103N Serious (2) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 06, 1988 BURKESVILLE, KY N6864V Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 01, 1988 RACINE, WI N56352 Serious (1) destroyed ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO FUEL STARVATION.
Feb 21, 1988 MILES CITY, MT N6693R Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Feb 20, 1988 MORRISTOWN, NJ N5782E Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 18, 1987 LAS VEGAS, NV N233BG Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 05, 1987 DALLAS, TX N56420 Serious (2) substantial Investigation pending
Dec 02, 1986 KERRVILLE, TX N1970Y Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Nov 28, 1986 EIGHTY FOUR, PA N6314Q Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Nov 15, 1986 JACKMAN, ME N6863N Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 05, 1986 KERRVILLE, TX N22KK Serious (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 16, 1986 HILLSVILLE, VA N3986N Serious (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 06, 1985 AMERICUS, GA N4287H Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 14, 1985 ARIPEKA, FL N4797N Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
May 24, 1985 HAMILTON, TX N853B Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 16, 1985 APPLE VALLEY, CA N1359W Serious Investigation pending
Mar 05, 1985 CHATTANOOGA, TN N4757H Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Dec 31, 1984 BIRMINGHAM, AL N201FR Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 28, 1984 CHESTERFIELD, MO N9373M Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 14, 1984 DANBURY, CT N74558 Serious (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 11, 1984 ATLANTIC CITY, NJ N9914S Serious Investigation pending
May 22, 1984 SLATE RUN, PA N5818Q Serious (4) destroyed 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. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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