# FAA incident reports: Mooney M20A A list on [Mooney M20A](https://openairdocs.org/model/mooney-m20a.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 4 · 152 reports - [Incident 20240821013269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240821013269I.md): Mooney M20A · Homer, MI · Aug 21, 2024 · N1063B · Minor damage > On 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… - [Incident 20240527007469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240527007469I.md): Mooney M20A · Kingman, AZ · May 27, 2024 · N6046X · Minor damage > Pilot 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… - [Accident 20230708021379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230708021379A.md): Mooney M20A · Frankston, TX · Jul 8, 2023 · N8335E · Substantial damage > At 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… - [Incident 20220910015239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220910015239I.md): Mooney M20A · Howell, MI · Sep 10, 2022 · N1091C · Minor damage > PIC 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… - [Incident 20200910013209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200910013209I.md): Mooney M20A · Carlsbad, NM · Sep 10, 2020 · N6053X · Minor damage > On 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… - [Accident 20191024018429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191024018429A.md): Mooney M20A · Summit Point, WV · Oct 24, 2019 · N8354E · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Aircraft 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… - [Incident 20160504007829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160504007829I.md): Mooney M20A · Big Spring, TX · May 4, 2016 · N8308E · Minor damage > On 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… - [Incident 20160219004359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160219004359I.md): Mooney M20A · Ft. Myers, FL · Feb 19, 2016 · N6560B · Minor damage > After 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. - [Accident 20130328004989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130328004989A.md): Mooney M20A · Wickiup, AZ · Mar 28, 2013 · N6018X · Destroyed · 1 fatal > This 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… - [Incident 20110104000399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110104000399I.md): Mooney M20A · Hollis, OK · Jan 4, 2011 · N6031X · Minor damage > [privacy data omitted] - [Accident 20071110831099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071110831099A.md): Mooney M20A · Minneapolis, MN · Nov 10, 2007 · N6018X · Minor damage > (-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… - [Incident 20070822022049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070822022049I.md): Mooney M20A · Kingman, AZ · Aug 22, 2007 · N8114E · Substantial damage > (-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. - [Incident 20070317002809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070317002809I.md): Mooney M20A · Hondo, TX · Mar 17, 2007 · N1068B · Minor damage > (-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… - [Incident 20060925018939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060925018939I.md): Mooney M20A · Enid, OK · Sep 25, 2006 · N6018X · Minor damage > (-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… - [Accident 20051201029439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051201029439A.md): Mooney M20A · Trona, CA · Dec 1, 2005 · N6004X · Substantial damage > (-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. - [Incident 20040902019659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040902019659I.md): Mooney M20A · Provo, UT · Sep 2, 2004 · N8114E · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot reported he put the landing gear up instead of gear down during landing on rwy 13 in Provo, UT. [privacy data omitted] - [Accident 20030909023129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030909023129A.md): Mooney M20A · Rockford, OH · Sep 9, 2003 · N1072B · Destroyed > (-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. - [Incident 20030719019709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030719019709I.md): Mooney M20A · Elko, NV · Jul 19, 2003 · N8102E · Minor damage > (-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… - [Accident 20020808022989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020808022989A.md): Mooney M20A · Marysvale, UT · Aug 8, 2002 · N1088B · Destroyed · 4 fatal > (-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… - [Accident 20020316004859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020316004859A.md): Mooney M20A · Norman, OK · Mar 16, 2002 · N8390E · No damage > (.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… - [Accident 20011021028842A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011021028842A.md): Mooney M20A · Chandler, AZ · Oct 21, 2001 · N6049X · Substantial damage > (-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… - [Incident 20010527012879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010527012879I.md): Mooney M20A · Baldwin City, KS · May 27, 2001 · N8344E · Minor damage > (-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.… - [Accident 20010321003519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010321003519A.md): Mooney M20 · Gresham, OR · Mar 21, 2001 · N8346E · No damage > (-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… - [Incident 20000515016829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000515016829I.md): Mooney M20A · Baltimore, MD · May 15, 2000 · N6026X · Substantial damage > (-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… - [Accident 20000405009069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000405009069A.md): Mooney M20A · Houston, TX · Apr 5, 2000 · N8159E · Substantial damage > (-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… - [Incident 19990729032859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990729032859I.md): Mooney M20A · Oshkosh, WI · Jul 29, 1999 · N8319E > (-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… - [Accident 19981018029539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981018029539A.md): Mooney M20A · Oklahoma City, OK · Oct 18, 1998 · N6534B · Substantial damage > Acft 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… - [Accident 19980807028969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980807028969A.md): Mooney M20A · Marathon, FL · Aug 7, 1998 · N8385E · Substantial damage > (.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… - [Accident 19980607012399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980607012399A.md): Mooney M20A · Canyon Creek, MT · Jun 7, 1998 · N1048B · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Broke 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… - [Accident 19970706016809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970706016809A.md): Mooney M20A · Minneapolis, MN · Jul 6, 1997 · N8394E · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Departed 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… - [Incident 19970116002349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970116002349I.md): Mooney M20A · Richfield, UT · Jan 16, 1997 · N8396E · Minor damage > Narrative: 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… - [Incident 19960707028829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960707028829I.md): Mooney M20A · Springdale, AR · Jul 7, 1996 · N6028X · Minor damage > Narrative: 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… - [Accident 19950811023249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950811023249A.md): Mooney M20A · Rock Springs, WY · Aug 11, 1995 · N8378E · Substantial damage > Taking off on approved taxiway due closed runways. Hit crown at taxiway intersection. Bounced came down. Hit sign. - [Incident 19941210044299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941210044299I.md): Mooney M20A · Boise, ID · Dec 10, 1994 · N1088B · Minor damage > Right main gear collapsed on landing. Manual over center locking devise failed. - [Incident 19940217002599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940217002599I.md): Mooney M20A · Denver, CO · Feb 17, 1994 · N8116E · Minor damage > Landing gear control arm actuator broke at floor line gear collapsed on rollout. Fire from broken fuel line. - [Incident 19930406028679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930406028679I.md): Mooney M20A · Wenatchee, WA · Apr 6, 1993 · N6047X · Minor damage > Pilot doing touch and go landings forgot to lower landing gear. Landed gear up. - [Incident 19930305011319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930305011319I.md): Mooney M20A · Hemet, CA · Mar 5, 1993 · N8325E > Engine roughness on local flight. Emergency landing. Water contamination in fuel. - [Incident 19930214009889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930214009889I.md): Mooney M20A · East Troy, WI · Feb 14, 1993 · N8155E · Minor damage > Unable to retract gear after takeoff. Returned. Right gear collapsed after rollout. Right retraction bellcrank broke - [Incident 19920401011229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920401011229I.md): Mooney M20A · Columbus, NE · Apr 1, 1992 · N8397E · Minor damage > Engine failure inflight. Emergency landing at Columbus. Landed safely. Engine had a broken crankshaft. - [Incident 19920211005349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920211005349I.md): Mooney M20A · East Troy, WI · Feb 11, 1992 · N8155E · Minor damage > Gear collapsed after landing. Gear handle broke off at attach point on actuator. - [Incident 19911119058859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911119058859I.md): Mooney M20A · Kanab, UT · Nov 19, 1991 · N6073X · Minor damage > While taxiing to runway the pilot struck a parked aircraft. - [Incident 19911111054579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911111054579I.md): Mooney M20A · Davis, CA · Nov 11, 1991 · N8319E · Minor damage > Pilot stated he forgot to lower landing gear and landed gear up. - [Incident 19910828046579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910828046579I.md): Mooney M20A · Fernley, NV · Aug 28, 1991 · N6550B · Minor damage > While taxiing to hangar pilot noticed gear lever not in locked position. Gear collapsed. - [Accident 19900923042179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900923042179A.md): Mooney M20A · San Ysidro, NM · Sep 23, 1990 · N6054X · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Flew into trees near crest of a mountain ridge at night. City lights could be seen in area. No medical certificate. - [Accident 19900528017679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900528017679A.md): Mooney M20A · Apache Junction, AZ · May 28, 1990 · N8118E · Substantial damage > Ran out of fuel and crash landed on desert. Distracted by faulty mixture. Numerous landings and departures. - [Incident 19900317012629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900317012629I.md): Mooney M20A · Carlsbad, NM · Mar 17, 1990 · N6058X · Minor damage > Landing gear collapsed on landing rollout. Skidded down runway. - [Incident 19900218045769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900218045769I.md): Mooney M20A · Portland, OR · Feb 18, 1990 · N6569B · Minor damage > Landing gear collapsed on rollout. Pilot stated gear down and locked. This was confirmed by air traffic control. - [Accident 19900125001639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900125001639A.md): Mooney M20A · Hilton Head Is, SC · Jan 25, 1990 · N8199E · Substantial damage > Engine quit on climb to cruise. Struck a tree on forced landing. No fuel onboard. Planned flight nine minutes. - [Incident 19890809046359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890809046359I.md): Mooney M20A · Absarokee, MT · Aug 9, 1989 · N6559B · Minor damage > Pilot stated he did not have gear securely locked and gear collapsed on rollout. Gear handle not in detente. - [Incident 19890714041389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890714041389I.md): Mooney M20A · Jackson, MI · Jul 14, 1989 · N8378E · Minor damage > Engine quit. Oil covered windshield. Landed in field. Connecting rod bolt on NR2 cylinder broke. Engine seized. 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