Mooney M20A

FAA incident reports · 152

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Incident 20240821013269IMooney M20A · Homer, MIOn August 21, 2024, at approximately 1034 local time a Mooney M20A aircraft registered to a private individual and being operated by a non-certificated pilot received damage following an off-field landing onto an unharvested cornfield with a collapsed nose…Aug 21, 2024 · N1063B · Minor damageIncident 20240527007469IMooney M20A · Kingman, AZPilot statement: Re: incident event 27 may 24, Kingman Airport, Kingman, AZ, Mooney 20A. I departed the airport about 0815 for a proficiency flight. I proceeded north, did a series of stalls and eights around two points. I then returned to the airport with no…May 27, 2024 · N6046X · Minor damageAccident 20230708021379AMooney M20A · Frankston, TXAt approximately 1452Z on 07/08/2023 the pilot landed his 1959 Mooney M20A. After touchdown while attempting to apply brakes his left leg, which gave him "limited motion and strenght" due to a back injury was unable to provide enough force and forced the…Jul 8, 2023 · N8335E · Substantial damageIncident 20220910015239IMooney M20A · Howell, MIPIC elected to depart runway 31 with winds 140 at 05, desity altitude was calculated to be 1632' at the 962' elevation airport. PIC stated he rotated at 86 mph, established a positive rate of climb and retracted landing gear (aircraft has manual landing…Sep 10, 2022 · N1091C · Minor damageIncident 20200910013209IMooney M20A · Carlsbad, NMOn September 10, 2020, at approximately 1900 local, a Mooney M20A, serial number 1644, aircraft bearing registration number N6053X experienced gear collapse during landing. The aircraft was being operated on a VFR flight and no flight plan was filed. The…Sep 10, 2020 · N6053X · Minor damageAccident 20191024018429AMooney M20A · Summit Point, WVAircraft departed from martinsburg airport (mrb), WV and flew 16 minutes prior to crashing in a field near 267 Hawthorne ave Summit Point, WV. The aircraft caught fire and was subsequently destroyed. All occupants on board sustained fatal injuries. Aircraft…Oct 24, 2019 · N8354E · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 20160504007829IMooney M20A · Big Spring, TXOn may 4, 2016, at 1300 CDT, N8308E, Mooney M20A, lost power after take-off and made a forced landing on a roadway parallel to runway. Aircraft was being operated on an instructional flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, and no…May 4, 2016 · N8308E · Minor damageIncident 20160219004359IMooney M20A · Ft. Myers, FLAfter what was reported as a normal landing, during rollout, the right main landing gear collapsed. The aircraft pivoted on the right wingtip and veered of the right side of runway 05 and came to rest in the grass.Feb 19, 2016 · N6560B · Minor damageAccident 20130328004989AMooney M20A · Wickiup, AZThis aircraft departed sedona airport, sez, at approximately 12:00 hours local time, 28 March 2013. Shortly after departure the pilot reported loss of engine oil pressure. ATC cleared aircraft to bagdag AZ. Airport. Engine failure resulted in an off airport…Mar 28, 2013 · N6018X · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 20110104000399IMooney M20A · Hollis, OK[privacy data omitted]Jan 4, 2011 · N6031X · Minor damageAccident 20071110831099AMooney M20A · Minneapolis, MN(-23) The pilot noted that gear retraction following his initial takeoff from mic was very stiff and required great physical effort to lock the extension/retraction bar in place. Subsequent attempts at gear extension resulted in the right main landing gear…Nov 10, 2007 · N6018X · Minor damageIncident 20070822022049IMooney M20A · Kingman, AZ(-23) The landing gear collapsed at touch down causing some damage that could be seen from the outside of the a/c. at this time the damage to the aircraft would be minor. The a/c was on the line at igm and locked.Aug 22, 2007 · N8114E · Substantial damageIncident 20070317002809IMooney M20A · Hondo, TX(-23) Gear lever (handle) broke off in the pilot's hand as he attempted to lower the gear. The gear became disengaged but was not fully extended. Pilot went around and landed on grass strip parallel to runway 17L. There were three boy scouts onboard. There…Mar 17, 2007 · N1068B · Minor damageIncident 20060925018939IMooney M20A · Enid, OK(-23) On September 25, 2006, at 1655, N6018X, a Mooney-20-A hit the parameter fence during approach to runway 30 at Enid, OK (wdg). The flight was operated VMC. The operator indicated that both fuel gauges indicated about half full prior to departure from…Sep 25, 2006 · N6018X · Minor damageAccident 20051201029439AMooney M20A · Trona, CA(-23) While flying westward to inyo-kern airport, the aircraft engine sputtered, then quit. The pilot made an emergency landing on highway 178 north, between westend and Trona, CA.Dec 1, 2005 · N6004X · Substantial damageIncident 20040902019659IMooney M20A · Provo, UT(-23) Pilot reported he put the landing gear up instead of gear down during landing on rwy 13 in Provo, UT. [privacy data omitted]Sep 2, 2004 · N8114E · Minor damageAccident 20030909023129AMooney M20A · Rockford, OH(-23) The aircraft was observed by a ground witness circling above a Private Airport. While attempting to land, the aircraft struck utility wires and crashed. The aircraft was destroyed by a post crash fire. The pilot received serious injury.Sep 9, 2003 · N1072B · DestroyedIncident 20030719019709IMooney M20A · Elko, NV(-23) During take off from eko, the pilot established a positive rate of climb. The landing gear was manually raised with the johnson bar and before the bar was stowed in the up position the pilot lost his grip on the bar and dropped it. The pilot then looked…Jul 19, 2003 · N8102E · Minor damageAccident 20020808022989AMooney M20A · Marysvale, UT(-23) At approximately 1930 hours on 8/8/02 Mooney 1088B departed richfield, Utah airport after taking on 41.9 gallons of fuel. Fuel capacity of the aircraft was 49 gallons. Three passengers and the pilot were aboard the aircrft. Witnesses reported all to be…Aug 8, 2002 · N1088B · Destroyed · 4 fatalAccident 20020316004859AMooney M20A · Norman, OK(.19) On March 16, 2002, 0916 central standard time, a Mooney M20A single-engine airplane, N8390E, was substantially damaged when it impacted the ground during a forced landing following a loss of engine power during takeoff/initial climb from the University…Mar 16, 2002 · N8390E · No damageAccident 20011021028842AMooney M20A · Chandler, AZ(-23) Bellanca N2987Z was in the runup area to runway 4L Mooney N6049X arrived and stopped in the runup area. Bellanca N2987Z attempted to maneuver around the Mooney. A right turn was attempted, the aircraft did not turn right, but went straight, airman then…Oct 21, 2001 · N6049X · Substantial damageIncident 20010527012879IMooney M20A · Baldwin City, KS(-23) While practicing patterns for a biennial flight review the pilot failed to perform his checklist and failed to extend the landing gear prior to touchdown on the turf landing strip. The pilot was alone during the flight and was the owner of the aircraft.…May 27, 2001 · N8344E · Minor damageAccident 20010321003519AMooney M20 · Gresham, OR(-19) On March 21, 2001, approx. 1329 PST, a Mooney M20A, N8346E, registered to and being operated by martin specialities, inc., and being flown by a commercial pilot, was substantially damaged during a collision with trees and terrain while executing a…Mar 21, 2001 · N8346E · No damageIncident 20000515016829IMooney M20A · Baltimore, MD(-23)On 05/15/00 [privacy data omitted] was acting as the pilot in command on a M-20-A N6026X, when he experienced a gear up landing at Martin State Airport in middle river, MD. [privacy data omitted] Stated that he had put the gear down and varified it with…May 15, 2000 · N6026X · Substantial damageAccident 20000405009069AMooney M20A · Houston, TX(-23) Pilot stated that he was fast (airspeed) on approach and touched down approx. 1500 feet down the 2500 x 25 runway. Eye-witnesses stated the winds were approx. 90 degrees to the runway (rwy 29) at 10 to 15 knots. Pilot stated that during the rejected…Apr 5, 2000 · N8159E · Substantial damageIncident 19990729032859IMooney M20A · Oshkosh, WI(-23) On July 29, 1999 at approx. 10:00 CST a Mooney M20A, N8319E piloted by roger dodge, while landing on runway 27, Oshkosh airport, Oshkosh, WI. The right main gear was not locked in place and collapsed. While landing on runway 27 Oshkosh, during touch…Jul 29, 1999 · N8319EAccident 19981018029539AMooney M20A · Oklahoma City, OKAcft experienced engine failure due to fuel starvation resulting in a emergency landing, acft struck a terrace in a pasture on landing.(.19) on October 18, 1998, at 1000 central daylight time, a Mooney M20A airplane, N6534B, was substantially damaged during a…Oct 18, 1998 · N6534B · Substantial damageAccident 19980807028969AMooney M20A · Marathon, FL(.4) While on a short final approach, the engine quit. When the runway could not be reached, a forced landing was made into a shallow bay adjacent to the flight path, to avoid obstacles. Following the accident, the engine was disassembled and examined. During…Aug 7, 1998 · N8385E · Substantial damageAccident 19980607012399AMooney M20A · Canyon Creek, MTBroke up in flight when VFR pilot tried operate in IMC. Indicates sprial dive and sudden pullup. (.4)prior to takeoff, the pilot received a weather briefing for his proposed route of flight. The specialist reported low ceilings and mountain obscuration along…Jun 7, 1998 · N1048B · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19970706016809AMooney M20A · Minneapolis, MNDeparted returned shortly due medical emergency. Too high. Stalled into lake on go around. Pilot suffered a stroke. (-23) aircraft departed ane for cambridge. Returned a short itme later with medical emergency. Left pattern to north. Was next seen descending…Jul 6, 1997 · N8394E · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 19970116002349IMooney M20A · Richfield, UTNarrative: a Mooney M-20A N8396E piloted by gary tueller of sandy, Utah departed Richfield muni airport at approx. 1430 local time on Thursday, 01/16/97, and was approx. 30 ft AGL when the engine quit running. The pilot landed gear up on runway 01 and slid…Jan 16, 1997 · N8396E · Minor damageIncident 19960707028829IMooney M20A · Springdale, ARNarrative: the pilot stated that he had extended the landing gear before landing. Stated that he had slowed to approximately 30 mph on the roll-out when he decided to perform the after landing checklist items from memory, then follow up with the published…Jul 7, 1996 · N6028X · Minor damageAccident 19950811023249AMooney M20A · Rock Springs, WYTaking off on approved taxiway due closed runways. Hit crown at taxiway intersection. Bounced came down. Hit sign.Aug 11, 1995 · N8378E · Substantial damageIncident 19941210044299IMooney M20A · Boise, IDRight main gear collapsed on landing. Manual over center locking devise failed.Dec 10, 1994 · N1088B · Minor damageIncident 19940217002599IMooney M20A · Denver, COLanding gear control arm actuator broke at floor line gear collapsed on rollout. Fire from broken fuel line.Feb 17, 1994 · N8116E · Minor damageIncident 19930406028679IMooney M20A · Wenatchee, WAPilot doing touch and go landings forgot to lower landing gear. Landed gear up.Apr 6, 1993 · N6047X · Minor damageIncident 19930305011319IMooney M20A · Hemet, CAEngine roughness on local flight. Emergency landing. Water contamination in fuel.Mar 5, 1993 · N8325EIncident 19930214009889IMooney M20A · East Troy, WIUnable to retract gear after takeoff. Returned. Right gear collapsed after rollout. Right retraction bellcrank brokeFeb 14, 1993 · N8155E · Minor damageIncident 19920401011229IMooney M20A · Columbus, NEEngine failure inflight. Emergency landing at Columbus. Landed safely. Engine had a broken crankshaft.Apr 1, 1992 · N8397E · Minor damageIncident 19920211005349IMooney M20A · East Troy, WIGear collapsed after landing. Gear handle broke off at attach point on actuator.Feb 11, 1992 · N8155E · Minor damageIncident 19911119058859IMooney M20A · Kanab, UTWhile taxiing to runway the pilot struck a parked aircraft.Nov 19, 1991 · N6073X · Minor damageIncident 19911111054579IMooney M20A · Davis, CAPilot stated he forgot to lower landing gear and landed gear up.Nov 11, 1991 · N8319E · Minor damageIncident 19910828046579IMooney M20A · Fernley, NVWhile taxiing to hangar pilot noticed gear lever not in locked position. Gear collapsed.Aug 28, 1991 · N6550B · Minor damageAccident 19900923042179AMooney M20A · San Ysidro, NMFlew into trees near crest of a mountain ridge at night. City lights could be seen in area. No medical certificate.Sep 23, 1990 · N6054X · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 19900528017679AMooney M20A · Apache Junction, AZRan out of fuel and crash landed on desert. Distracted by faulty mixture. Numerous landings and departures.May 28, 1990 · N8118E · Substantial damageIncident 19900317012629IMooney M20A · Carlsbad, NMLanding gear collapsed on landing rollout. Skidded down runway.Mar 17, 1990 · N6058X · Minor damageIncident 19900218045769IMooney M20A · Portland, ORLanding gear collapsed on rollout. Pilot stated gear down and locked. This was confirmed by air traffic control.Feb 18, 1990 · N6569B · Minor damageAccident 19900125001639AMooney M20A · Hilton Head Is, SCEngine quit on climb to cruise. Struck a tree on forced landing. No fuel onboard. Planned flight nine minutes.Jan 25, 1990 · N8199E · Substantial damageIncident 19890809046359IMooney M20A · Absarokee, MTPilot stated he did not have gear securely locked and gear collapsed on rollout. Gear handle not in detente.Aug 9, 1989 · N6559B · Minor damageIncident 19890714041389IMooney M20A · Jackson, MIEngine quit. Oil covered windshield. Landed in field. Connecting rod bolt on NR2 cylinder broke. Engine seized.Jul 14, 1989 · N8378E · Minor damage
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