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
Oct 09, 2007 Alamo, NV N9612M Incident substantial Failure of the number 2 cylinder piston compression ring, which resulted in oil exhaustion and a catastrophic internal engine failure.
Sep 12, 2007 Allentown, PA N6731U Incident substantial The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Sep 12, 2007 Placerville, CA N1229X Incident substantial The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing. A contributing factor was the pilots impaired performance.
Sep 08, 2007 Kerrville, TX N353TW Incident minor The incorrect wire labeling, resulting in the trim controls operating in the opposite direction of the pilot's input.
Aug 31, 2007 Fort Wayne, IN N231BQ Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of one of the number two cylinder connecting rod bolts.
Aug 17, 2007 Grand Rapids, MI N9153Y Incident substantial
The pilot not maintaining directional control of the aircraft during the crosswind landing. Factors were the crosswind and the runway lights that wer…

The pilot not maintaining directional control of the aircraft during the crosswind landing. Factors were the crosswind and the runway lights that were impacted.
Aug 14, 2007 Wichita, KS N395MR Incident substantial
the pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing factors are the lack of experience of the pilot and the delayed remedial …

the pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing factors are the lack of experience of the pilot and the delayed remedial action of the airline transport pilot rated passenger.
Aug 12, 2007 Hicksville, OH N6837U Incident substantial The pilot failed to execute a go-around.
Aug 09, 2007 Chesterfield, MO N201LE Incident substantial The pilot failed to maintain directional control while taxiing after landing. A factor was the runway sign.
Jul 03, 2007 Winnsboro, SC N7837V Incident substantial A loss of engine power due to contamination within the fuel injector servo, which was not detected during a recent inadequate annual inspection.
Jul 01, 2007 Mitchellville, MD N321MD Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing and his failure to initiate a go-around when he realized the airplane would touch…

The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing and his failure to initiate a go-around when he realized the airplane would touchdown past the intended point.
May 24, 2007 Carthage, NC N904MM Incident substantial
The delay by the pilot-in-command to recover from a bounced landing resulting in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the nose and left main land…

The delay by the pilot-in-command to recover from a bounced landing resulting in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the nose and left main landing gears.
Mar 18, 2007 St. George, UT N74503 Incident substantial
Oil contamination of the right magneto. Factors were the airplane owner's failure to comply with manufacturer's service bulletins and overhaul porced…

Oil contamination of the right magneto. Factors were the airplane owner's failure to comply with manufacturer's service bulletins and overhaul porcedures.
Mar 09, 2007 Marshfield, MA N323RW Incident destroyed A loss of directional control for undetermined reasons.
Mar 07, 2007 Toccoa, GA N4WY Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around resulting in an inadvertenent stall and collision with the ground.
Mar 03, 2007 Visalia, CA N6628U Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel system management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.
Feb 28, 2007 Landenberg, PA N3278F Incident substantial The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and subsequent forced landing to a field.
Oct 30, 2006 Nacogdoches, TX N2591W Incident substantial The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Sep 17, 2006 Temecula, CA N1157N Incident substantial The pilot's failure to flare that resulted in a hard landing.
Aug 28, 2006 Eastsound, WA N5738Q Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall and hard landing.
Aug 14, 2006 Victoria, CA N1234N Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 30, 2006 Burnsville, NC N2168F Incident substantial The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touch down point on landing resulting in a runway over run and collision with an embankment.
Jun 29, 2006 Beaumont, TX N5662M Incident minor
The improper installation of the propeller governor by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and subsequent forced l…

The improper installation of the propeller governor by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Jun 29, 2006 Searchlight, NV N2142G Incident substantial the pilot's encounter with rocks and debris on the runway during landing.
Jun 08, 2006 Fresno, CA N5699Y Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing that resulted in a porpoise.
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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