Mooney M20F Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 167 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2002 | Minneapolis, MN | N976SB | Incident | substantial |
The pilot did not attain a proper climb rate during the go-around and the intentional wheels up landing. Factors associated with the accident were th…The pilot did not attain a proper climb rate during the go-around and the intentional wheels up landing. Factors associated with the accident were the inability of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing and the parked airplane that was contacted. |
| Mar 30, 2002 | Grapeland, TX | N9530M | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to the #2 connecting rod cap separating from the connecting rod. A contributing factor was the limited forward visibilit…The loss of engine power due to the #2 connecting rod cap separating from the connecting rod. A contributing factor was the limited forward visibility due to oil on the windscreen. |
| Jun 29, 1999 | LIBERTY, NC | N7114V | Incident | substantial |
Improper inspection of the muffler assembly resulting in erosion going undetected and the rupture of the muffler and shroud while in cruise flight. Th…Improper inspection of the muffler assembly resulting in erosion going undetected and the rupture of the muffler and shroud while in cruise flight. The condition caused melting of portions of the air induction system, loss of engine power, and the pilot's attempted forced landing that resulted in collision with terrain that sheared one main landing gear and fractured the wheel of the other main landing gear. A factor in the accident was the pilot's obscured vision due to smoke in the cockpit. |
| May 25, 1998 | LAS VEGAS, NV | N6453Q | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper remedial action in controlling the aircraft during a go-around in a crosswind which resulted in a collision with a runway light a…The pilot's improper remedial action in controlling the aircraft during a go-around in a crosswind which resulted in a collision with a runway light and separation of the landing gear. |
| May 24, 1998 | MORIARTY, NM | N6476Q | Incident | substantial | the unfavorable wind condition, and failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the wind condition during the landing flare. |
| May 17, 1998 | TELLURIDE, CO | N6444Q | Incident | substantial |
The pilot exceeded the crosswind capability performance of the aircraft, and his delayed response in initiating a go around. Factors were gusty, cros…The pilot exceeded the crosswind capability performance of the aircraft, and his delayed response in initiating a go around. Factors were gusty, crosswind and tailwind conditions, and high density altitude. |
| Nov 27, 1997 | STUTTGART, AR | N2954L | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to activate the runway lights, which led to his selection of a closed/abandoned runway for the landing. Factors relating to the a…the pilot's failure to activate the runway lights, which led to his selection of a closed/abandoned runway for the landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the unlatched cabin door, and the lack of lighting conditions at dusk. |
| May 20, 1997 | WHEELING, IL | N6950V | Incident | substantial | binding of the number four exhaust valve, which resulted in a partial power loss. A factor was the ravine. |
| Dec 26, 1996 | DAYTONA BEACH, FL | N737JC | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel consumption calculations, and the excessive flow of the fuel injector servo, that combined to result in fuel exh…The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel consumption calculations, and the excessive flow of the fuel injector servo, that combined to result in fuel exhaustion. |
| Aug 15, 1996 | HANOVER, PA | N9103V | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's delay in aborting the landing. Factors related to the accident were: the lack of braking action on the wet grass runway, the pilot's lack…the pilot's delay in aborting the landing. Factors related to the accident were: the lack of braking action on the wet grass runway, the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane, and the sign near the departure end of the runway. |
| May 31, 1996 | FESTUS, MO | N9532M | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's not maintaining proper alignment with the runway and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind conditio…the pilot's not maintaining proper alignment with the runway and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind condition. |
| Dec 31, 1992 | SO. LAKE TAHOE, CA | N9511M | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DUE TO GUSTING CROSS WINDS AND ICE ON THE RUNWAY. |
| Oct 13, 1990 | CASPER, WY | N9732M | Incident | substantial |
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FATIGUE FRACTURE OF THE NUMBER 2 CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: ROUGH AND UNEVEN TERRA…THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FATIGUE FRACTURE OF THE NUMBER 2 CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: ROUGH AND UNEVEN TERRAIN AT THE ACCIDENT SITE AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR FORCED LANDING. |
| Jul 14, 1990 | TORRINGTON, WY | N6456Q | Incident | substantial | A PARTIAL LOSS OF POWER DUE TO A FAILED EXHAUST VALVE. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING. |
| Mar 30, 1990 | MURFREESBORO, TN | N7061V | Incident | substantial | FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE PROPELLER BLADE WHICH RESULTED IN A FORCED OFF-AIRPORT LANDING. |
| Oct 06, 1989 | PENSACOLA, FL | N52DB | Incident | minor | IMPROPER RIGGING OF THE LANDING GEAR WHICH RESULTED IN AN OVERLOAD FAILURE. |
| Aug 15, 1989 | DAVIS, OK | N6814V | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTIAN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND PROPERLY FLARE THE AIRPLANE DURING LANDING. |
| Apr 08, 1989 | PRESCOTT, AZ | N9705M | Incident | substantial |
THE FAILURE OF THE PLT TO LEAN THE FUEL MIXTURE FOR THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE CFI'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE…THE FAILURE OF THE PLT TO LEAN THE FUEL MIXTURE FOR THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE CFI'S LACK OF FAMILIARITY WITH THE AIRPLANE AND ENGINE OPERATING PROCEDURES. |
| Dec 30, 1988 | PERDIDO, AL | N6969V | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 17, 1988 | PRINCETON, NJ | N6310Q | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 29, 1987 | VERO BEACH, FL | N413HM | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 17, 1987 | JENKS, OK | N9520M | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 29, 1987 | PUT IN BAY, OH | N9784M | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 17, 1987 | WAGONTIRE, OR | N3523X | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 03, 1987 | GRANTS PASS, OR | N6901V | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |