Mooney M20 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 1232 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2025 | Ballston Spa, NY | N79338 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 05, 2025 | Norrtälje, OF | SE-GXI | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 27, 2025 | Nampa, ID | N5764H | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 19, 2025 | Beverly, MA | N9573M | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 26, 2025 | Sparta, TN | N242RE | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 11, 2025 | Reliance, TN | N7026V | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 10, 2025 | St. Gallen, OF | N595RJ | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 24, 2024 | Windham, NY | N58156 | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 25, 2024 | St. Augustine, FL | N4387W | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 21, 2023 | Plano, TX | N1204X | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a climbing turn during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall an…The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a climbing turn during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. |
| Jun 25, 2023 | Southport, NC | N13LV | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot’s improper decision to fly a known unairworthy airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation. |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Watertown, WI | N1025C | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while operating in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was th…The pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while operating in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from the prohibited substance; however, the extent of impairment could not be determined. |
| Dec 13, 2022 | Kellyton, AL | N74586 | Fatal (1) | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Dec 02, 2022 | Falmouth, MA | N3515H | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the sun glare, which impaired the p…The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the sun glare, which impaired the pilot's visibility and situational awareness. |
| Jun 25, 2022 | Kerrville, TX | N4267H | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during a base leg turn in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contri…The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during a base leg turn in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight training experience. |
| Apr 22, 2022 | Springbank, AB, CA | C-GQMS | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 31, 2022 | Kerrville, TX | N21BS | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot’s sudden cardiac event, which resulted in incapacitation, uncontrolled taxi after landing, and collision with a stationary parked airplane. |
| Dec 31, 2021 | Marana, AZ | N6796N | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation after entering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident w…The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation after entering instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to use of methamphetamine before the flight. |
| Dec 26, 2021 | Jacksonville, FL | N3707H | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing was the pilot’s likely distra…The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing was the pilot’s likely distraction due to the opening of the baggage door. |
| Nov 08, 2021 | Villa Rica, GA | N3284F | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall …The pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin. |
| Oct 28, 2021 | Snoqualmie, WA | N40KA | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot’s decision to fly the airplane into known icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and collision with terrain. |
| Oct 21, 2021 | Holly Ridge, NC | N3933H | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in a stall/mush during takeoff and initial climb. Contributing to th…The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in a stall/mush during takeoff and initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s loading the airplane near its maximum allowable gross weight and near its aft cg limit. |
| Sep 16, 2021 | Sundridge, OF | C-FLJL | Fatal (1) | unk | Investigation pending |
| Aug 31, 2021 | Slave Lake-Alberta, CA | C-GTIJ | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 07, 2021 | Victoria, MN | N9156Z | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during final approach, which led to a spiral dive that overstressed the airplane an…The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during final approach, which led to a spiral dive that overstressed the airplane and resulted in an in-flight breakup. |