Mooney M20F Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 167 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 02, 2024 | Carrizozo, NM | N9954L | Incident | substantial | The airplane’s encounter with a downdraft after takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing. |
| Jul 10, 2022 | Cragsmoor, NY | N600FS | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to continue toward rising terrain despite observing the airplane’s decreased climb performance after takeoff, which resulted in f…The pilot’s decision to continue toward rising terrain despite observing the airplane’s decreased climb performance after takeoff, which resulted in flight into terrain. |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Balsas, OF | PT-DKK | Incident | unk | Investigation pending |
| Jul 22, 2021 | New Albany, MS | N6474Q | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the landing that resulted in a collision with a fence post. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the …The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the landing that resulted in a collision with a fence post. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the alternator drive belt during cruise flight for unknown reasons and the subsequent inoperative electrical system when the airplane’s battery became depleted. |
| Jul 01, 2021 | Comodoro Rivadavia, OF | LV-LTT | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 02, 2020 | Denver, CO | N7798M | Incident | substantial |
Failure of the landing gear motor that prevented the gear from extending fully to the down and locked position, which resulted in a gear collapse on l…Failure of the landing gear motor that prevented the gear from extending fully to the down and locked position, which resulted in a gear collapse on landing and a subsequent loss of directional control. |
| Apr 19, 2018 | Bulberde, TX | N3535X | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s unstabilized approach, which resulted in the airplane landing long and fast, and the pilot’s subsequent decision to steer the airplane off…The pilot’s unstabilized approach, which resulted in the airplane landing long and fast, and the pilot’s subsequent decision to steer the airplane off the side of the runway to avoid a runway overrun. |
| Mar 04, 2017 | Hebron, NE | N381LB | Incident | substantial | A loss of directional control during landing for reasons that could be determined based on the available information. |
| May 11, 2014 | Dowling, MI | N343ED | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control during landing. |
| Aug 02, 2013 | Helena, MT | N2926M | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's delayed decision to instruct the pilot to abort the landing which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence. |
| Mar 16, 2013 | Leesburg, FL | N9387V | Incident | substantial |
The incorrect rigging of the landing gear emergency extension system by unknown maintenance personnel, which resulted in a failure of the emergency ex…The incorrect rigging of the landing gear emergency extension system by unknown maintenance personnel, which resulted in a failure of the emergency extension cable, and jamming of the normal extension gear motor. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |