Mooney M20 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1232 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2005 | Bloomfield, IA | N6092Q | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. The low altitude was a factor. |
| Sep 06, 2004 | Pagosa Springs, CO | N1907Y | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to abort the …the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff, and the rough and uneven runway surface. |
| Aug 15, 2004 | Queensland, AS | VH-DXZ | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 04, 2004 | Olney, TX | N1050W | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in the inadvertent stall/spin. A contributing factor was the prevailing tail…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in the inadvertent stall/spin. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwind. |
| Jul 28, 2004 | Fox Lake, IL | N91381 | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The flight crew's failure to maintain airspeed which led to an inadvertent stall/spin. An additional cause was the flight instructor's unsuccessful r…The flight crew's failure to maintain airspeed which led to an inadvertent stall/spin. An additional cause was the flight instructor's unsuccessful remedial action during the course of the accident sequence. The slow flight performed was a factor. |
| May 24, 2004 | Oxford, CT | N5763W | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during an instrument approach, which resulted in a collision with trees prior to the runway. Facto…The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during an instrument approach, which resulted in a collision with trees prior to the runway. Factors were nighttime conditions and cloud cover. |
| May 23, 2004 | Pinedale, WY | N231DL | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. Contributing factors…The pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the downdraft, the snow shower weather and mountainous terrain. |
| May 03, 2004 | Cary, NC | N91514 | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of control and the subsequent collision with trees. Factors were low ceilings a…The pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of control and the subsequent collision with trees. Factors were low ceilings and fog. |
| Mar 17, 2004 | Los Angeles, CA | N1148V | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's loss of airplane control while maneuvering due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factors were the low ceiling, reduced visibility (…The pilot's loss of airplane control while maneuvering due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factors were the low ceiling, reduced visibility (fog), and the pilot's lack of instrument flying currency. An additional factor was the failure of air traffic control personnel to follow established Federal Aviation Administration directives to disseminate updated weather information. |
| Jan 03, 2004 | Amarillo, TX | N6834N | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's incapacitation due to chest pains, resulting in a loss of control. |
| Oct 04, 2003 | Grantsville, UT | N201KM | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual outlook during low level flight maneuvers that resulted in a collision with terrain. A contributing…the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual outlook during low level flight maneuvers that resulted in a collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's attention being diverted. |
| Sep 14, 2003 | Atlantic Ocean, USA | N205Z | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Pilot incapacitation due to a cardiovascular event which led to loss of control and subsequent impact with water. |
| Jul 26, 2003 | Blanding, UT | N35KR | Fatal (4) | destroyed | the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall/spin. |
| Mar 21, 2003 | Leesburg, VA | N1005P | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while on final approach for undetermined reasons. |
| Mar 10, 2003 | Tower, MI | N201ZM | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during cruise flight. A factor to the accident was the clouds and night conditions. |
| Jan 08, 2003 | WARNER SPRINGS, CA | N5629Q | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the pilot's loss of control during flight as a result of incapacitation due to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. |
| Nov 13, 2002 | Vineyard Haven, MA | N2165Y | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's spatial disorientation during a missed approach, which resulted in a loss of control, and the airplane's subsequent impact with water. F…The pilot's spatial disorientation during a missed approach, which resulted in a loss of control, and the airplane's subsequent impact with water. Factors included clouds, rain, and night lighting conditions. |
| Sep 30, 2002 | West Creek, NJ | N5556Q | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel, and his failure to maintain airspeed. |
| Sep 20, 2002 | Burnsville, NC | N574DJ | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into trees and terrain…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into trees and terrain. Factors were wind gusts and terrain-induced turbulence. |
| Aug 09, 2002 | Marysvale, UT | N1088B | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
the pilot's poor in-flight decision to fly so close to the ridge (looking for animals). Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain condition, …the pilot's poor in-flight decision to fly so close to the ridge (looking for animals). Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain condition, the downdraft weather conditions in high mountains, and the high density altitude weather condition. |
| Mar 11, 2002 | Glenwood Sprngs, CO | N1323D | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation, resulting in a collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the p…the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation, resulting in a collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of an instrument rating and the dark night conditions. |
| Dec 29, 2001 | Gainesville, GA | N6953V | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, resulting from fuel system blockage and improper maintenance by maintenance personnel. A factor was t…The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, resulting from fuel system blockage and improper maintenance by maintenance personnel. A factor was the unsuitable terrain. |
| Dec 11, 2001 | Netarts, OR | N5774Q | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Reason for occurrence undetermined. |
| Nov 27, 2001 | Evansville, IN | N7775L | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The fatigue failure of the turbocharger exhaust band clamp and aircraft control not possible by the pilot due to the fire. |
| Jul 10, 2001 | Manhay, BE | N44AJ | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |