Mooney M20 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1232 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 06, 2004 | Hailey, ID | N1054K | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper flare, failure to maintain directional control, and inadequate remedial action, which resulted in the airplane impacting a taxiwa…The pilot's improper flare, failure to maintain directional control, and inadequate remedial action, which resulted in the airplane impacting a taxiway sign along the side of the runway. A factor contributing to the accident was the taxiway sign. |
| Jun 24, 2004 | Kerrville, TX | N9147H | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions. Contributing factors were the gusty high winds. |
| May 29, 2004 | Warren, VT | N53WM | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in this accident was the wind shear as reported by the pilot. |
| Apr 29, 2004 | Front Royal, VA | N99NH | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind conditions. |
| Mar 13, 2004 | Clovis, NM | N6958V | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making during an instrument approach resulting in the pilot's intentional descent below approach …the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making during an instrument approach resulting in the pilot's intentional descent below approach minimums, and the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance resulting in the in-flight collision with an object. Contributing factors include the dark night light conditions, and the wires. |
| Feb 07, 2004 | MESA, AZ | N9675M | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a collision with an airport sign. |
| Jan 11, 2004 | Mazamitla, MX | N6763V | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 26, 2003 | San Diego, CA | N1147N | Incident | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to configure the airplane properly for the go-around which resulted in degraded climb performance, and his failure to maintain ade…the pilot's failure to configure the airplane properly for the go-around which resulted in degraded climb performance, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The tailwind was a contributing factor. |
| Oct 14, 2003 | Grand Junction, CO | N5659L | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall and hard landing. |
| Sep 02, 2003 | Novato, CA | N252AK | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to attempt VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions during the dark early morning takeoff, which resulted in spatial …The pilot's decision to attempt VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions during the dark early morning takeoff, which resulted in spatial disorientation and lead to a collision with trees off the departure end of the runway. |
| Aug 29, 2003 | Chesterfield, VA | N231PG | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the #2 cylinder head. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced l…The loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the #2 cylinder head. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jul 04, 2003 | Renton, WA | N201DV | Incident | substantial | In-flight failure of the electric landing gear motor during the initial takeoff climb. |
| Jul 01, 2003 | Englewood, CO | N2686W | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswinds and the high densit…the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswinds and the high density altitude. |
| Jul 01, 2003 | De Lancey, NY | N1084B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's delayed decision to perform an aborted takeoff, which did not allow for sufficient room to stop. A factor was the grass runway. |
| Jun 16, 2003 | Guilford, OH | N3220F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged speed and distance while landing, and his failure to do a go-around. |
| Jun 14, 2003 | Boise, ID | N6806U | Incident | substantial | Failure of the welds on the nose landing gear retraction truss during taxi for takeoff.. |
| Jun 12, 2003 | Lincoln, CA | N1156N | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing. |
| Jun 06, 2003 | Montauk, NY | N1077V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition. |
| Jun 02, 2003 | West Chicago, IL | N21737 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper flare, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper flare and his in…The pilot's improper flare, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jan 24, 2003 | Casa Grande, AZ | N6639U | Incident | substantial |
Collapse of the landing gear during landing rollout, resulting from the pilot/mechanic's incorrect landing gear locking mechanism (linkage) adjustment…Collapse of the landing gear during landing rollout, resulting from the pilot/mechanic's incorrect landing gear locking mechanism (linkage) adjustment. |
| Jan 12, 2003 | Tacoma, WA | N6442Q | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fatigue failure of the crankshaft as a result of an inadequate quality of material during the manuf…A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fatigue failure of the crankshaft as a result of an inadequate quality of material during the manufacturing process. Trees were a factor. |
| Dec 10, 2002 | Eagle, CO | N252DR | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to remove protective coverings from the engine air scoops during the preflight inspection, resulting in air starvation and a loss …the pilot's failure to remove protective coverings from the engine air scoops during the preflight inspection, resulting in air starvation and a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Nov 11, 2002 | FULLERTON, CA | N1072N | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection resulting in a loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system. |
| Nov 04, 2002 | Broomfield, CO | N9288M | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing due to a sheared steering horn attach bolt that should have been replaced by mainten…the pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing due to a sheared steering horn attach bolt that should have been replaced by maintenance personnel in compliance with an outstanding service bulletin. Contributing factors included the pilot's improper aircraft handling (relaxing elevator back pressure at high speed during rollout) and the ditch. |
| Oct 14, 2002 | Loa, UT | N74530 | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadvertent placement of the fuel selector position in the off position. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with t…the pilot's inadvertent placement of the fuel selector position in the off position. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft. |