Mooney M20C Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 215 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Jun 14, 2003 | Boise, ID | N6806U | Incident | substantial | Failure of the welds on the nose landing gear retraction truss during taxi for takeoff.. |
| Aug 25, 2002 | Warroad, MN | N9274V | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power due to the failure of the muffler baffles which blocked the exhaust system. A factor to the accident was the treeline. |
| Jun 30, 2002 | Watkins, CO | N6283U | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to use the pre-landing checklist, resulting in an inadvertent wheels up landing. |
| Nov 18, 2001 | High Springs, FL | N6753U | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation and failure to ensure sufficient fuel was available to complete the flight, which resulted in fuel…The pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation and failure to ensure sufficient fuel was available to complete the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a forced landing, and damage to the aircraft when it collided with a fence during the landing rollout. |
| Jun 28, 2001 | Tucson, AZ | N311X | Incident | substantial |
The airplane's collision with a perimeter roadway vehicular traffic sign due to the pilot's diverted attention and inadequate visual lookout while tax…The airplane's collision with a perimeter roadway vehicular traffic sign due to the pilot's diverted attention and inadequate visual lookout while taxiing from landing. A contributing factor was the lack of sign conspicuity. |
| Feb 06, 2001 | PECKVILLE, PA | N1914Y | Incident | substantial | loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 24, 2000 | ERIE, CO | N5549Q | Incident | substantial | Failure by the pilot to follow procedures and lower the landing gear. |
| Jul 22, 2000 | LONGMONT, CO | N6253U | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper fuel tank selector position resulting in fuel starvation and the ditch impacted during the landing roll. A contributing factor w…The pilot's improper fuel tank selector position resulting in fuel starvation and the ditch impacted during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to follow published procedures and directives. |
| May 11, 2000 | BRYSON CITY, NC | N6998U | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout with a known quartering crosswind, resulting in an on-ground collision with a k…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout with a known quartering crosswind, resulting in an on-ground collision with a known fixed object (wooden pallet.) |
| Jul 03, 1999 | BIG PINEY, WY | N6253U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing touchdown. A related factor was the gusty crosswind. |
| Sep 17, 1998 | RENO, NV | N9438V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jul 27, 1998 | VERNON, TX | N9744M | Incident | substantial |
Fatigue cracking of the propeller blade which originated from corrosion pitting on its camber side, resulting in the blade tip separation during cruis…Fatigue cracking of the propeller blade which originated from corrosion pitting on its camber side, resulting in the blade tip separation during cruise flight. |
| Mar 10, 1998 | WHITE RIVER, SD | N6235U | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude at which the pilot was flying which limited…the pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude at which the pilot was flying which limited his landing site selections when the loss of power occurred. |
| Mar 06, 1998 | BROOMFIELD, CO | N5653Q | Incident | substantial |
failure of the pilot to extend the landing gear before landing. A factor relating to the accident was: his attention being diverted, when his daughte…failure of the pilot to extend the landing gear before landing. A factor relating to the accident was: his attention being diverted, when his daughter got air sick. |
| Nov 03, 1997 | OZONA, TX | N1360W | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's improper planning/decision, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. A related factor was the lack of su…the pilot's improper planning/decision, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Oct 20, 1997 | HENDERSONVILLE, NC | N3426X | Incident | substantial |
The undetermined malfunction of the nose gear steering assembly that resulted in the loss of directional control during a full stop landing. A factor …The undetermined malfunction of the nose gear steering assembly that resulted in the loss of directional control during a full stop landing. A factor was the rough and uneven runway condition. . |
| Oct 20, 1997 | ST CHARLES, MO | N9449V | Incident | substantial |
failure of the alternator's front bearing, depletion of battery power, and failure of the emergency landing gear extension handcrank to engage during …failure of the alternator's front bearing, depletion of battery power, and failure of the emergency landing gear extension handcrank to engage during the pilot's attempt to perform the emergency procedure. |
| Sep 20, 1997 | PETTIGREW, AR | N7045V | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper in-flight decision. Factors were the prevailing low ceilings, the inaccurate flight and navigation instruments as result of the f…The pilot's improper in-flight decision. Factors were the prevailing low ceilings, the inaccurate flight and navigation instruments as result of the failure of the engine accessories vacuum pump and the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute the precautionary landing. |
| Jul 08, 1996 | PAYSON, AZ | N6715N | Incident | substantial | animals on the runway. A factor was the dark night. |
| Apr 28, 1996 | CULLOWHEE, NC | N5635Q | Incident | destroyed | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The gusty/crosswind condition was a related factor. |