# FAA incident reports: Mooney M-20G A list on [Mooney M-20G](https://openairdocs.org/model/mooney-m-20g.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 3 · 103 reports - [Incident 20260701012699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260701012699I.md): Mooney M-20G · Houston, TX · Jul 1, 2026 · N6916N · Minor damage > On 07/01/2026 [privacy data omitted], a Mooney M20T, veered off the left side of rwy 17R during landing rollout at David Wayne Hooks airport. Upon inspection of the aircraft by the Houston FSDO it was discovered that the nose landing gear leg assembly had a… - [Incident 20260228001399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260228001399I.md): Mooney M-20G · Fort Meade, MD · Feb 28, 2026 · N6915N · Minor damage > On February 28, 2026, at approximately 4:31 pm EST, a Mooney aircraft M-20G, was involved in a gear-up landing incident. The incident occurred at Fort Meade Executive Airport (fme) on runway 10. No injuries were reported, and visual meteorological conditions… - [Incident 20240905012749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240905012749I.md): Mooney M-20G · Petaluma, CA · Sep 5, 2024 · N3694N · Minor damage > Incident took place at Petaluma Airport 069, 09/05/2024. The time was 11:54 am PST. Aircraft landed on runway 11/29 with the gear up. Aircraft was removed from runway and moved to the tie down area. Pilot forgot to lower the landing gear. - [Incident 20221206019329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221206019329I.md): Mooney M-20G · Fxe, FL · Dec 6, 2022 · N9395V · Minor damage > Durring a ferry flight from X51 (homestead general) to kfe (Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport) on 06 dec 2022, aircraft [privacy data omitted] 1969 Mooney M20G, s/n: 700004 was on final approach to runway 9, the pilot was notified by the tower to re-sequenced… - [Incident 20220615010399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220615010399I.md): Mooney M-20G · Beckley, WV · Jun 15, 2022 · N6832N · Minor damage > Flight destination shd. Pilot decided to land at bkw for fuel and radar information. Just prior to touchdown at bkw, pilot observed a helicopter taking off and crossing the runway. Pilot executed a go around added max power and retracted the landing gear to… - [Incident 20201004015719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201004015719I.md): Mooney M-20G · Winnsboro, SC · Oct 4, 2020 · N6818N · Minor damage > From signed pilot statement: "It was my 4th landing - 2 VFR tg and RNAV-22 circle to land rwy 4 at fdw - tg. Normal pattern - but had another aircraft in the pattern - he was going to land behind me. I fixated on carb heat, talked to other aircraft, skipped… - [Incident 20200716018119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200716018119I.md): Mooney M-20G · Boyd, TX · Jul 16, 2020 · N6918N · Minor damage > On July 16, 2020, N6918N, a Mooney M20G, s/n 680141, was on a VFR flight between ft. worth meacham (kftw), TX and bridgeport (kxbp), TX. At approximately 14:40 local time the pilot experienced a loss of engine power and elected to land the aircraft in a field… - [Incident 20200712009559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200712009559I.md): Mooney M-20G · Richland, WA · Jul 12, 2020 · N3938N · Minor damage > Evidence indicates that upon landing the aircraft belly came in contact with the runway causing damage to the fuselage skins, propeller and RH elevator. Unknown if landing gear collapsed after landing or if it was never extended. - [Incident 20200620011119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200620011119I.md): Mooney M-20G · Elyria, OH · Jun 20, 2020 · N56CP · Minor damage > Pilot was on a return flight from kafj to 1G1. Airport conditions: day VFR, good visibility, wind light and variable. Pilot set up for a landing and initiated a go around on first attempt as he was too high and not in a normal position to land. Pilot… - [Incident 20190611006689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190611006689I.md): Mooney M-20G · Springfield, OH · Jun 11, 2019 · N3653N · Minor damage > While landing on runway 24 the aircraft's main landing gear collapsed. The aircraft skidded on its belly down the center of the runway. The pilot was the only person on board and reported no injury. The aircraft sustained damage to belly, landing gear… - [Incident 20180618008189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180618008189I.md): Mooney M-20G · Union, SC · Jun 18, 2018 · N3663N · Minor damage > [privacy data omitted] Was returning to Union county airport and choose to land on runway 5 and attempted a normal landing. [privacy data omitted] Crossed over the threshold of runway and began to flare the aircraft. The belly of the aircarft and propeller… - [Incident 20170526005639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170526005639I.md): Mooney M-20G · Palmer, AK · May 26, 2017 · N78TB · Minor damage > Incident took place on commercial checkride with a designated pilot examiner. Gear handle operates in the opposite direction - when the gear handle is in the down position the gear is actually up & when the gear is in the up position the gear is down. Return… - [Incident 20160907015059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160907015059I.md): Mooney M-20G · Truckee, CA · Sep 7, 2016 · N3694N · Minor damage > The pilot departed kccr on a direct flight to ktrk. On final approach to runway 20 at ktrk, the pilot followed the VASI and flared at the approach end of the runway. When the throttle was being reduced to idle, the gear up warning indicator sounded and the… - [Incident 20160516009949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160516009949I.md): Mooney M-20G · Cottonwood, AZ · May 16, 2016 · N9381V · Minor damage > PIC failed to extend landing gear prior to landing. He had started the landing checklist but did not finish it. He said he was distracted by a parachute operation happening at the airfield. - [Incident 20151120021479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151120021479I.md): Mooney M-20G · Long Beach, CA · Nov 20, 2015 · N3951N · Minor damage > [privacy data omitted] Had just exited runway 30 at taxiway c and was switching to ground control. [privacy data omitted] Was having trouble tuning the radio "due to high sunlight in the cockpit." Due to this distraction, [privacy data omitted] allowed the… - [Accident 20150710012039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150710012039A.md): Mooney M-20G · Phoenix, AZ · Jul 10, 2015 · N9152V · Substantial damage > On July 10, 2015 at approx. 0845 PST a Mooney M20G, had been on an instructional flight with a CFI and a private pilot being instructed to upgrade to commercial pilot. While approaching Deer Valley Airport (dvt) the CFI told the pilot they were going to… - [Incident 20140215001419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140215001419I.md): Mooney M-20G · Marfa, TT · Feb 15, 2014 · N9156V · Minor damage > On February 15, 2014 at approximately 1800 CST, the PIC got distracted while attempting to land on runway 21 at Marfa, Texas in a 10 mph crosswind. While being distracted, PIC entered the pattern on a final leg approach, PIC forgot to lower the landing gear. - [Incident 20120629012879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120629012879I.md): Mooney M-20G · Shreveport, LA · Jun 29, 2012 · N333WJ · Minor damage > N333WJ took off from the Shreveport Downtown Airport (dtn) at 19:18 from runway 14. Immediately after rotation the pilot retracted the gear. Right after the gear was retracted the engine lost power. The pilot did not have enough time to extend the gear. The… - [Accident 20110612019329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110612019329A.md): Mooney M-20G · Monroeville, PA · Jun 12, 2011 · N6936N · Destroyed > The airplane departed RW/05, upon rotation at between 65-70 KIAS the airplane was hit with a strong gust of wind and suddenly got airborne to a height of 10-15 feet and turned rapidly to the left. The pilot lost control of the airplane and the airplane… - [Accident 20100507033499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100507033499A.md): Mooney M-20G · Benton, AR · May 7, 2010 · N9221V · Substantial damage > On may 7, 2010 at 7:05 pm local, Mooney M20G, registration number N9221V, attempted a take off from Benton regional airport (suz) located in Benton, Arkansas. The aircraft operated by a private pilot took off gaining only 20 feet altitude and struck the left… - [Incident 20100418032739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100418032739I.md): Mooney M-20G · Lincoln, CA · Apr 18, 2010 · N684MA · Minor damage > The aircraft landed gear up. PIC stated, he forgot to put the gear down. - [Incident 20100311034579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100311034579I.md): Mooney M-20G · Petaluma, CA · Mar 11, 2010 · N3694N · Substantial damage > Upon landing to the Petaluma Airport the pilot reported he was a little fast and bounced the aircraft during landing. He stated his reaction was to pull back on the yoke, which caused the aircraft to pitch up and stall. The aircraft landed hard on the nose… - [Accident 20081212853989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081212853989A.md): Mooney M20G · Sebastian, FL · Dec 12, 2008 · N6871N · Destroyed > N6871N, a Mooney M20-E, operating on a night VFR flight plan from lantana, FL to titusville FL. During decent near Sebastian FL, pilot reported power loss and could not restart engine. Pilot selected landing site in between two housing developments in a state… - [Incident 20070418008789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070418008789I.md): Mooney M20G · Lorain / Elyria, OH · Apr 18, 2007 · N514LL · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot landed gear up at klpr. Weather not a factor. - [Accident 20060518016979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060518016979A.md): Mooney M20G · West Palm Beach, FL · May 18, 2006 · N12RH · Substantial damage > (-23) On may 16 2006 a Mooney model M20G, registration N12RH, departed Palm Beach lantana airpark (klna) at approximately 08:50 local time with two souls on board and a pet dog. The flight destination was exuma Bahamas. The aircraft experienced a loss of… - [Incident 20050713021919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050713021919I.md): Mooney M20G · Gaylord, MI · Jul 13, 2005 · N6925N · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot stated he was distracted by traffic and headset wires after making one landing attempt. He did not notice the gear handle, (johnson bar) was up and stowed. Aircraft landed runway 05 midpoint and skidded to the side. - [Incident 20041123032689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041123032689I.md): Mooney M20G · Lakeland, FL · Nov 23, 2004 · N6702N · Minor damage > (-23) N6702N was on final approach and tower requested him to do a 360 turn for spacing on other traffic, and pilot forgot to lower the landing gear and landed gear up with minor damage to the aircraft. - [Incident 20031002029929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031002029929I.md): Mooney M20G · Rochester, IN · Oct 2, 2003 · N6788N · Minor damage > (-23) The pilot explained that he was somewhat preoccupied with losing altitude during his arrival to the traffic pattern. The pilot said he became distracted by birds ahead of him and on short final approach and landing, and he hit a couple of them. The… - [Incident 20030818021969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030818021969I.md): Mooney M20G · Port Townsend, WA · Aug 18, 2003 · N9381V · Minor damage > (-23) Airman was transporting granddaughter and her companions on first airplane flight (everett to Port Townsend). Vfr/day flight. Landed gear up at Port Townsend with minor damage to aircraft and no injuries. Airman states simple failure to lower landing… - [Incident 20030806031039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030806031039I.md): Mooney M20G · Newport News, VA · Aug 6, 2003 · N3680N · Minor damage > (-23) On approach to phf runway 7, N3680N, a Mooney M20, had an unsafe landing gear indication. The aircraft did a go-around and the tower observed that the landing gear was down. The aircraft landed on runway 7 and on roll out the right main landing gear… - [Incident 20020911029629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020911029629I.md): Mooney M20G · Houghton Lake, MI · Sep 11, 2002 · N6925N · Minor damage > (-23) Aircraft landed gearup during spot landing contest. Pilot stated that he became preoccupied and forgot to lower the landing gear. - [Incident 20020116021149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020116021149I.md): Mooney M20G · Springfield, OH · Jan 16, 2002 · N6918N · Minor damage > (-23) 01-16-2002 Pilot Mr. Glenn sproat landed his 1968 Mooney 20-D, N6918N with the landing gear in the up position. Mr. Sproat admitted failing to put the gear down and was counseled by an operations inspector. - [Incident 20011117037209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011117037209I.md): Mooney M20G · Passchristian, MS · Nov 17, 2001 · N6862N > (-23) Airman stated that when he last filled the aircraft he had initally ordered half tanks. He then changed the order to full tanks. The lineman did not hear this revised order. Airman did not check fuel receipt, did not visually check tanks and thought his… - [Incident 20000930029289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000930029289I.md): Mooney M20G · Rio Vista, CA · Sep 30, 2000 · N3694N · Minor damage > (-23)During initial telephone interview with the pilot, he stated that he was side slipping the aircraft in for a normal landing at rio cista municipal airport. During this maneuver he said he heard the stall warning horn and preceded to land as normal.… - [Accident 19990519005359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990519005359A.md): Mooney M20G · Burlington, WA · May 19, 1999 · N6700N · Substantial damage > Acft engine was running rough, so the pilot made an emergency landing on a road, and the acft crashed and sustained substantial damage, other circumstances are unknown. (-23)during manuevers on local flight, engine began to lose power. Pilot initiated landing… - [Accident 19990306035069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990306035069A.md): Mooney M20G · Naples, FL · Mar 6, 1999 · N3588X · Substantial damage > (.4) The flight was in the traffic pattern and the pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings and takeoffs. The pilot reported that he had completed a touch-and-go on runway 14, and on climb out was assigned a right hand traffic pattern. On crosswind the… - [Incident 19980521018329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980521018329I.md): Mooney M20G · Malden, MO · May 21, 1998 · N6820N · Minor damage > PIC distracted by radio failed to extend gear. Flight instructor allowed pilot to land gear up. - [Incident 19970603021929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970603021929I.md): Mooney M20G · South St Paul, MN · Jun 3, 1997 · N3588X · Minor damage > Narrative: pilot had been practicing commercial procedures and at one point extended the gear. Flight continued with gear down. Aircraft then returned to Fleming field. Straight in approach to runway 13 was made - pilot mistakenly raised the gear to retracted… - [Incident 19970115000489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970115000489I.md): Mooney M20G · Elkins, WV · Jan 15, 1997 · N9119V · Minor damage > Total electrical failure diverted ekn. Unable get gear down manually. Landed gear up. - [Accident 19961210045069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961210045069A.md): Mooney M20G · Fort Worth, TX · Dec 10, 1996 · N6868N · Substantial damage > Narrative: on December 10, 1996, at approximately 2025 CST, a Mooney M-20G, N6868N, was substantially damaged when a full size pickup truck collided with it. The airport uses the taxiway as its main access road. The aircraft was traveling north on the taxiway… - [Incident 19960601024789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960601024789I.md): Mooney M20G · Alamogordo, NM · Jun 1, 1996 · N3665N · Minor damage > Narrative: on June 1, 1996, at approximately 1105 MDT, a Mooney MO-20G, N3665N, landed gear up on runway 21 at the Alamogordo - White Sands regional airport in Alamogordo, NM. The purpose of the flight was a familiarization flight of a private pilot in single… - [Incident 19960529018669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960529018669I.md): Mooney M20G · Athens, GA · May 29, 1996 · N3633N · Minor damage > Narrative: pilot stated that he departed fort lauderdale exec. Airport for Athens airport. The aircraft had recently been purchased & the pilot did not know the fuel gauges did not register proper fuel quantity. Pilot admitted error. (See attached letter). No… - [Incident 19950729033889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950729033889I.md): Mooney M20G · Watertown, SD · Jul 29, 1995 · N3706N · Minor damage > Engine failed en route. Landed gear up on gravel. Newly purchased. Possible unfamiliar with aircraft systems. - [Accident 19950712017619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950712017619A.md): Mooney M20G · Rigby, ID · Jul 12, 1995 · N3936N · Substantial damage > Indicates premature liftoff and unable to accelerate caused stallmush. Wing hit ground. Crosswind gust hit plane. - [Accident 19940824022999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940824022999A.md): Mooney M20G · Bowling Green, OH · Aug 24, 1994 · N3916N · Substantial damage > Lost power en route. Unable airport. Hit road sign and ditch on forced landing. Fuel tanks were empty. (.4)according to the pilot, the engine lost power as he was cruising at 6500 feet with a power setting of 2400 RPM and 22 inches of manifold pressure.… - [Incident 19940809034479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940809034479I.md): Mooney M20G · Mesa, AZ · Aug 9, 1994 · N3966N · Substantial damage > Hand started engine with nose wheel chocked. When stepping on step nose raiser,jumped chock. Wing hit passenger. - [Incident 19940725030329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940725030329I.md): Mooney M20G · Leeper, PA · Jul 25, 1994 · N6823N · Minor damage > Narrative: pilot reported; circled overhead 2 or 3 orbits to look at strip. Made low approach with go-around. Made standard pattern and short field final approach with touch down close to approach end of runway. Applied brakes but very little slowing, applied… - [Incident 19921104047819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921104047819I.md): Mooney M20J · Lakeport, CA · Nov 4, 1992 · N9395V · Minor damage > Pilot landed with gear retracted. Pilot admitted his error. - [Accident 19920724030019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920724030019A.md): Mooney M20G · Hendersonville, NC · Jul 24, 1992 · N6785N · Substantial damage > Landed long,porpoised,began belated go around near end of runway. Stalled nose high into trees. Surrendered license - [Incident 19920329011449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920329011449I.md): Mooney M20G · San Diego, CA · Mar 29, 1992 · N3611N · Minor damage > Gear collapsed on takeoff roll. Pilot feels gear handle may not have been locked completely down. 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