Mooney M20C Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 215 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 02, 1995 | IRONWOOD, MI | N7171U | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to his diverted attention. |
| Aug 09, 1995 | MONTGOMERY, PA | N9216V | Incident | substantial |
The partial loss of engine power, as a result of an excessively rich fuel flow in the carburetor, and a subsequent forced landing. A factor relating…The partial loss of engine power, as a result of an excessively rich fuel flow in the carburetor, and a subsequent forced landing. A factor relating to the accident was the malfunction of the landing gear. |
| Mar 03, 1995 | OMAK, WA | N7836V | Incident | substantial |
THE ELEVATOR PUSH ROD SEPARATION DUE TO FATIGUE. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO INSURE COMPLIANCE WITH TH…THE ELEVATOR PUSH ROD SEPARATION DUE TO FATIGUE. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO INSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE AND THE FROZEN PUSH ROD BEARING. |
| Oct 21, 1994 | GREELEY, CO | N6958V | Incident | substantial | INADVERTENT LANDING GEAR RETRACTION BY THE PILOT FLYING THE AIRCRAFT. A FACTOR WAS INADEQUATE SUPERVISION BY THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR. |
| Jul 27, 1994 | MACON, MO | N6327Q | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's decision to land on a closed runway under construction. A factor associated with the accident is the partial loss of engine power…the student pilot's decision to land on a closed runway under construction. A factor associated with the accident is the partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. |
| Jun 18, 1994 | LEESBURG, VA | N6679U | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE UNTIL THE PUBLISHED APPROACH FIX. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS PILOT FATIGUE, LOW…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE UNTIL THE PUBLISHED APPROACH FIX. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS PILOT FATIGUE, LOW CEILINGS, OBSCURATION, AND FOG. |
| Jun 09, 1994 | WAMSUTTER, WY | N711LP | Incident | substantial | CLEARANCE NOT MAINTAINED. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: TRANSMISSION WIRE. |
| Mar 10, 1994 | RICHLAND CENTER, WI | N6811N | Incident | substantial | improper use of carburetor heat. Factors related to the accident were carburetor icing conditions, and the sign and fence poles. |
| Jun 25, 1993 | EVELETH, MN | N7131V | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. |
| Jul 13, 1992 | PASS-A-GRILLE, FL | N9379A | Incident | substantial | TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. |
| Mar 01, 1992 | CHARLESTON, SC | N6748U | Incident | substantial | THE BLOCKED FUEL VENT. |
| Aug 11, 1990 | LODI, CA | N9236M | Incident | destroyed | THE PILOT TO CONTINUE HIS FLIGHT WITH A UNRESOLVED DEFICIENCY IN THE AIRCRAFT POWERPLANT RESULTING IN TOTAL FAILURE OF THE POWERPLANT. |
| Aug 03, 1990 | ROSWELL, NM | N5677Q | Incident | substantial |
THE INTENTIONAL WHEELS UP LANDING IN SOFT TERRAIN. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FUEL STARVATION INDUCED POWER LOSS, FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO SW…THE INTENTIONAL WHEELS UP LANDING IN SOFT TERRAIN. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FUEL STARVATION INDUCED POWER LOSS, FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO SWITCH FUEL TANKS, IMPROPER POSITIONING OF THE FUEL SELECTOR DURING ATTEMPTED RESTARTS, AND THE SOFT TERRAIN. |
| Aug 01, 1989 | FOUKE, AR | N6249U | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S INACCURATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION, AT NIGHT. THE ENSUING FORCED LANDING RESULTED IN A COLLISION W…THE PILOT'S INACCURATE FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION, AT NIGHT. THE ENSUING FORCED LANDING RESULTED IN A COLLISION WITH A FENCEPOST, GROUND SWERVE, AND COLLAPSE OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR. |
| Jul 18, 1989 | MARIETTA, GA | N1379W | Incident | minor | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY FLARE THE AIRPLANE. |
| Jul 08, 1989 | STORMVILLE, NY | N6872N | Incident | substantial | FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. |
| Apr 13, 1989 | HESPERIA, CA | N5909Q | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT, THE OPERATOR OF THE AIRPLANE, IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED THE AIRPLANE, AND DURING THE ENSUING FORCED LANDING THE PILOT'S INFLIGHT PLANNING WAS P…THE PILOT, THE OPERATOR OF THE AIRPLANE, IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED THE AIRPLANE, AND DURING THE ENSUING FORCED LANDING THE PILOT'S INFLIGHT PLANNING WAS POOR AND THAT HE MISJUDEGED THE AIRPLANE'S ALTITUDE. |
| Jul 28, 1988 | OLATHE, KS | N6722U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 08, 1987 | LOS ANGELES, CA | N5826Q | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Aug 13, 1987 | BALTIMORE, MD | N6801U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 07, 1987 | MCLEAN, NY | N3457X | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 27, 1987 | WAHPETON, ND | N6550U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 09, 1986 | MICHIGAN BAR, CA | N5808Q | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 29, 1986 | OCALA, FL | N6824V | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 04, 1986 | LA VERNE, CA | N9099V | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |