Mooney M20C

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NTSB WPR26FA320Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportMooney M20C · Mount Hood, OROn August 31, 2026, about 1131 Pacific daylight time, a Mooney M20C, N2783W, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Hood River, Oregon. The pilot and flight instructor were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…Aug 31, 2026 · N2783W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA144Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20 · Northlake, TXThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Mar 18, 2026 · N1374W · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA009Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20C · Watsonville, CAThe pilot’s decision to program avionics during taxi, resulting in an inadvertent throttle input and collision with a hangar.Oct 7, 2025 · N6814N · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24FA042Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20C · Plano, TXThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a climbing turn during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.Nov 21, 2023 · N1204X · DestroyedNTSB ERA24LA086Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20C · Morganton, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and an impact with the runway’s precision approach path indicator (PAPI) lights.Oct 22, 2023 · N5954Q · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA120Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20C · Calhoun, GAA partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to an improperly installed spark plug.Jan 28, 2023 · N5587Q · DestroyedNTSB CEN22LA392Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20C · Farmington, MOThe collapse of the landing gear during landing for undetermined reasons.Jul 27, 2022 · N21007 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22LA243Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20C · Oxnard, CAFuel starvation due to an inappropriately maintained and modified fuel selector valve.Jul 10, 2022 · N6416U · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA132Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20C · Crete, NEThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.Feb 20, 2022 · N6750U · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA099Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20C · Southeast Arcadia, FLThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence for this investigation.Jan 1, 2022 · N79396 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA020Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20C · Lynchburg, VAThe uncommanded landing gear retraction following a hard landing for reasons that could not be determined.Oct 17, 2021 · N669GJ · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA199Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20C · Warwick, NYA loose stand-off clamp which resulted in a throttle assembly malfunction, and the inability of the engine to produce full power during the attempted takeoff.Apr 29, 2021 · N6448U · Substantial damageNTSB ERA21LA170Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20C · College Park, MDImproper maintenance of the airplane by its owners and their failure to have qualified maintenance personnel determine the root cause of water infiltration into the fuel system. Also causal was the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to…Apr 3, 2021 · N2953L · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20CA276Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Hillsboro, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain altitude on short final due to an encounter with a down draft and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.Aug 19, 2020 · N2933L · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20CA205Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Durham, NCThe pilot’s failure to maintain proper airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall..Jun 2, 2020 · N2768W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20CA249Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Lahoma, OKThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot’s improper fuel planning before the flight.Jun 1, 2020 · N6728U · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20LA123Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20C · McIntyre, GAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.Mar 7, 2020 · N9281M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20FA034Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20C · Flower Pot, AZThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to initiate and continue the visual flight rules flight into an area of forecast instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot’s spatial disorientation and loss of airplane control. Contributing was…Dec 8, 2019 · N5557Q · DestroyedNTSB WPR19LA243Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20C · Reno, NVThe pilot's improper inflight fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.Aug 26, 2019 · N78988 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19FA130Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20C · Cashiers, NCThe pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation while flying in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the vacuum pump and its associated instruments.Mar 14, 2019 · N6075Q · DestroyedNTSB CEN19FA032Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Santa Fe, NMCollision with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's poor preflight planning and poor decision to depart on the accident flight.Nov 27, 2018 · N113TA · DestroyedNTSB ERA19TA042Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3Final reportMooney M20C · Wildwood, NJThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to initiate a 180° turn following the loss of power.Nov 10, 2018 · N78870 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA19FA023Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20C · Woodbine, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and the airplane experiencing an aerodynamic stall.Oct 23, 2018 · N9667M · DestroyedNTSB ERA18FA030Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Starke, FLThe pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing was the pilot's lack of instrument currency and his self-induced pressure to complete the flight.Nov 23, 2017 · N6894N · DestroyedNTSB GAA18CA004Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20 · Topping, VAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in a departure stall.Oct 7, 2017 · N7884V · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17FA327Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · North Branford, CTA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as the result of foreign object debris in the fuel selector valve. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of a low cruising altitude, which reduced the available time to troubleshoot the loss…Sep 16, 2017 · N53CP · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA284Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Palm Coast, FLA crack in the No. 4 cylinder head, which resulted in engine roughness, a fuel leak, a loss of engine power, and the subsequent in-flight fire.Aug 21, 2017 · N6833N · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA481Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Clearwater, FLThe pilot’s distraction before landing by a helicopter that was transitioning to the airport and his subsequent failure to extend the landing gear before touchdown.Jul 29, 2017 · N2596W · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA412Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Washington Island, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain a proper approach path, which resulted in impact with trees.Jul 15, 2017 · N9303V · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA101Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Ellendale, MNThe pilot’s incapacitation from carbon monoxide poisoning in flight due to cracks in the exhaust muffler, which resulted in the airplane’s continued flight until it ran out of fuel and its subsequent collision with terrain.Feb 3, 2017 · N9149V · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA276Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Williamstown, NJThe pilot's landing area overshoot and failure to maintain surface speed and braking capability, which resulted in a runway overrun and a collision with a fence.Jun 4, 2016 · N6453U · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA164Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Sand Springs, OKA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.Apr 21, 2016 · N6870N · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA129Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Wichita, KSThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which resulted from the pilot's improper fuel management.Mar 18, 2016 · N9262M · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16LA126Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20 · Pottstown, PAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination and a subsequent off-airport landing.Mar 9, 2016 · N242TS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Reno, NVThe in-flight separation of the exhaust tube at a weld joint due to erosion and corrosion, which resulted in a subsequent in-flight fire.Jun 8, 2015 · N7887V · DestroyedNTSB ERA15LA190Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Winchester, TNThe pilot's inadequate weight and balance and performance planning, including his decision to take off with more passengers than permitted, and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an…Apr 18, 2015 · N9680M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Lonoke county, ARThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Jan 17, 2015 · N6474U · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15FA051Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Pagosa Springs, COThe noninstrument-rated pilot's improper decision to fly to the destination airport and into known instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his controlled flight into mountainous terrain during a snow storm.Nov 15, 2014 · N6466U · DestroyedNTSB ERA15FA049Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Lewisburg, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were abnormal engine operation due to improper…Nov 10, 2014 · N6581U · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14FA188Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Cody, WYThe non-instrument rated pilots’ decision to continue flight into known instrument meteorological conditions over mountainous terrain, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.May 6, 2014 · N6704U · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Rutherfordton, NCThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight planning and in-flight monitoring of the fuel level which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Jan 26, 2014 · N6762U · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13FA335Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · South Lake Tahoe, CAThe pilot’s decision to turn into rising terrain that would have required performance in excess of the airplane’s maximum climb rate to clear after taking off at a high density altitude.Jul 22, 2013 · N6709U · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13CA134Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Moriarty, NMThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation.Jan 10, 2013 · N6242U · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12LA532Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · East Hampton, NYA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.Aug 26, 2012 · N557M · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA348Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Pembroke Pines, FLThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during approach due to fuel exhaustion.May 19, 2012 · N2610W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA636Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Kokomo, INThe loss of engine power following takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Sep 11, 2011 · N9266M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11CA609Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Allen, OKA total loss of engine power in flight due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s inadequate fuel management.Aug 30, 2011 · N5501Q · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11FA335Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Grace, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering in the traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Jul 18, 2011 · N6855N · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10LA465Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Visalia, CAA partial loss of engine power during takeoff, which resulted from the failure of the spark plug retention mechanism.Sep 21, 2010 · N6090Q · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10LA047Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Fairview, NCA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning.Nov 3, 2009 · N6896U · Substantial damage
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