Mooney M20C Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 215 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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 15, 1997 | SPARTA, TN | N78952 | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight decision and his inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors…The pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight decision and his inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors are self induced pressure, mountainous terrain, and low clouds. |
| Jul 15, 1997 | SAREPTA, LA | N777TU | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's impairment (drugs) resulting in his becoming disoriented and the ensuing loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the lac…The pilot's impairment (drugs) resulting in his becoming disoriented and the ensuing loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the inaccurate navigation chart. |
| Dec 28, 1996 | ROXBORO, NC | N7773M | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, due to spatial disorientation. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's use of an…failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, due to spatial disorientation. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's use of an unapproved drug, low ceiling, restricted visibility (fog), and an undetermined anomaly with the vacuum system. |
| Jul 24, 1994 | WALLINGFORD, CT | N6842N | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the pilot's decision to exhaust the fuel supply in the selected tank in-flight, and his failure to maintain the minimum stall speed during engine out …the pilot's decision to exhaust the fuel supply in the selected tank in-flight, and his failure to maintain the minimum stall speed during engine out conditions. This resulted in a complete loss of engine power and the inadvertent stall and impact with the ground. A factor in this accident was the inadequate altitude in which the pilot exhausted the fuel. |
| Jun 07, 1994 | WEST COLUMBIA, SC | N6879U | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING CLIMBOUT BECAUSE OF SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. FACTORS WERE LOW CEILINGS AND THE DARK NIGH…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING CLIMBOUT BECAUSE OF SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. FACTORS WERE LOW CEILINGS AND THE DARK NIGHT. |
| Aug 09, 1993 | BIG LAKE, TX | N5672Q | Fatal (1) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN TERRAIN CLEARANCE. |
| Dec 25, 1992 | DERIDDER, LA | N6878N | Fatal (2) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE IN IMC. A FACTOR WAS HIS LACK OF RECENT INSTRUMENT FLIGHT EXPERIENCE. |
| Mar 16, 1992 | REDDING, CA | N7850V | Fatal (2) | destroyed | A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO CARBURETOR AND AIR FILTER ICING, AND, THE PILOTS DECISION TO ATTEMPT FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER/ICING CONDITIONS. |
| Nov 16, 1991 | PAINESVILLE, OH | N9637M | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID THE POWERLINE TOWER STRUCTURE WHILE EXECUTING A VISUAL APPROACH TO THE AIRPORT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT W…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO SEE AND AVOID THE POWERLINE TOWER STRUCTURE WHILE EXECUTING A VISUAL APPROACH TO THE AIRPORT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE LACK OF PROPER RADIO EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO EXECUTE THE INSTRUMENT APPROACH, RESTRICTED VISIBILITY AND NIGHT CONDITIONS. |
| Dec 28, 1990 | PENSACOLA, FL | N6600U | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT RESULTING IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S MEDICAL C…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO USE CARBURETOR HEAT RESULTING IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S MEDICAL CONDITION. |
| Aug 12, 1990 | WEBSTER, WI | N9468V | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE DARK NIGHT, THE PILOT'S ALCOHOL IMPAIRMENT, AND HIS…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE DARK NIGHT, THE PILOT'S ALCOHOL IMPAIRMENT, AND HIS NIGHT FLYING RESTRICTION. |
| Aug 03, 1988 | MISSOURI CITY, MO | N6528U | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 15, 1987 | ST. MARYS, PA | N3644H | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 15, 1987 | GRAND CANYON, AZ | N6670R | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 20, 1987 | HIGHGATE, VT | N3496X | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 07, 1986 | HAMMONTON, NJ | N6930U | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 27, 1986 | LOOGOOTEE, IN | N9307V | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 17, 1985 | COLUMBUS, GA | N5844Q | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 10, 1985 | PORTSMOUTH, OH | N2961L | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 20, 1984 | CHEYENNE, WY | N558BQ | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 18, 1984 | MARIPOSA, CA | N6406U | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |