Mooney M20F Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 167 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2012 | McKinnon, TN | N9722M | Serious (3) | substantial |
The pilot's delayed decision to go-around after failing to recognize that he was attempting to land with a tailwind, and his failure to retract the la…The pilot's delayed decision to go-around after failing to recognize that he was attempting to land with a tailwind, and his failure to retract the landing gear and wing flaps for the go-around, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain near the departure end of the runway. |
| Jul 17, 2011 | Winslow, AZ | N3534X | Fatal (2) | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination, and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a loss…A loss of engine power due to fuel system contamination, and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a loss of control. |
| Jul 08, 2011 | Watsonville, CA | N7759M | Fatal (4) | substantial |
The pilot's decision to take off toward a nearby low cloud layer and the subsequent turn, stall, and spin during the pilot’s attempt to avoid the clou…The pilot's decision to take off toward a nearby low cloud layer and the subsequent turn, stall, and spin during the pilot’s attempt to avoid the cloud layer. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to avoid the stall. His ability to avoid the stall was hindered by an inaudible stall warning system of questionable accuracy. |
| Feb 23, 2011 | Nephi, UT | N891X | Incident | substantial | The failure of the nose gear during landing for reasons that could not be determined due to postaccident damage. |
| Nov 11, 2010 | Copake, NY | N6878V | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to monitor and maintain clearance from mountainous terrain during a visual descent to the destination airport at night, which resu…The pilot's failure to monitor and maintain clearance from mountainous terrain during a visual descent to the destination airport at night, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. |
| Jul 02, 2010 | Cottonwood, AZ | N6802V | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing. |
| Jun 26, 2010 | Lubbock, TX | N3495X | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain control during a go-around. |
| Oct 29, 2009 | Palm Springs, CA | N400EB | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control. |
| Aug 08, 2009 | Warwickshire, UK | G-CEJN | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Aug 03, 2009 | Suffolk, VA | N3549N | Serious (1) | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s failure to accurately calculate the fuel required for the flight. Contributin…A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s failure to accurately calculate the fuel required for the flight. Contributing to the accident was a malfunction of the fuel quantity indicators. |
| Aug 11, 2008 | Ridgeland, SC | N9137V | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during landing. A factor contributing to the accident was the crosswind. |
| Dec 22, 2007 | Carrollton, GA | N9371M | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's descent below the glidepath during the approach, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing factors included the pilot's di…The pilot's descent below the glidepath during the approach, which resulted in a collision with terrain. Contributing factors included the pilot's diverted attention, pilot fatigue, and the night lighting conditions. |
| Oct 09, 2007 | Alamo, NV | N9612M | Incident | substantial | Failure of the number 2 cylinder piston compression ring, which resulted in oil exhaustion and a catastrophic internal engine failure. |
| Jul 08, 2007 | Brooks, KY | N9180V | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the exceedance of the airplane's maximum…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the exceedance of the airplane's maximum gross weight, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. |
| Feb 28, 2007 | Landenberg, PA | N3278F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and subsequent forced landing to a field. |
| Oct 09, 2006 | Brownsville, PA | N3447N | Fatal (2) | substantial | A loss of aircraft control, for unknown reasons, while maneuvering. |
| Feb 17, 2006 | Willits, CA | N9704M | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain visual contact with the runway at night, which resulted in a descent below the proper glide path and a collision with …The pilot's failure to maintain visual contact with the runway at night, which resulted in a descent below the proper glide path and a collision with a tree. Also causal was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. |
| Nov 24, 2005 | Cadiz, KY | N52DB | Incident | minor | Fuel starvation, which resulted in a loss of engine power. |
| Mar 20, 2005 | Norwood, CO | XB-FRU | Incident | substantial | the reported partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Dec 09, 2004 | Fabens, TX | N3208F | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power as a result of the failure of a connecting rod due to oil starvation/exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suita…The loss of engine power as a result of the failure of a connecting rod due to oil starvation/exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Sep 05, 2004 | Brandon, MS | N9708M | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of all studs and/or thru-bolts of the No. 3 cylinder for undetermined reasons causing separation of …A loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of all studs and/or thru-bolts of the No. 3 cylinder for undetermined reasons causing separation of the cylinder. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot. |
| Aug 02, 2004 | Brewton, AL | N9663M | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power (non-mechanical) for undetermined reasons. A factor was the collision with a fence during emergency landing. |
| Jul 18, 2003 | Kerrville, TX | N353JT | Minor | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to the failure of the number three cylinder as the result of undertorqued cylinder bolts. A contributing factor was the …The loss of engine power due to the failure of the number three cylinder as the result of undertorqued cylinder bolts. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| 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. |
| Sep 07, 2002 | Rector, AR | N6369Q | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. |