Mooney M20D

FAA incident reports · 69

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Incident 20240422018239IMooney M20D · Conroe, TXPilot stated before landing he used the check list and touched down on runway 14. On roll out the nose gear collapsed then the left main then right main and aircraft slid to the right to a stop. No injuries pilot or passenger. This report will be amended if…Apr 22, 2024 · N78861 · Minor damageIncident 20230130000549IMooney M20D · Burlington, WAOn January 30, 2023, at approximately 15:15, this office was contacted by the western regional operations center with information on an aircraft [privacy data omitted], a 1963 Mooney M20D serial number 107. The operations center sent an aircraft accident/…Jan 30, 2023 · N6612U · Minor damageIncident 20210527010149IMooney M20D · Perry, NY[privacy data omitted] Stated that he saw an aircraft in close proximity while on downwind. He descended and turned away, then ended up in a flock of birds. He became disoriented and then realized he was in some tree tops. He then was able to recover and…May 27, 2021 · N6657U · Minor damageAccident 20160911018339AMooney M20D · Brodhead, WIAt 0438Z on 9/11/2016 the mishap aircraft attempted to depart runway 21 at the Brodhead airport (C37) on a VFR flight to the oscoda county airport (51M). Weather conditions were clear with 10 miles of visibility, light winds out of the southwest. The runway…Sep 11, 2016 · N6919U · Substantial damageIncident 20160626006539IMooney M20D · Kansas City, MOPilot stated he began his extended approach landing procedure and reached for the gear handle with the intent of extending the gear. He then opted not to extend the gear at that moment because he thought he was too FAR out from the end of the runway. The…Jun 26, 2016 · N998NC · Minor damageIncident 20160222001459IMooney M20D · Santa Rosa, CA2/22/2016 - Sts - 1730 PST - M20D Mooney - N6607U - part 91 flight ? The PIC experienced a reduction in thrust after takeoff and immediately returned to sts landing without incident. Upon gear retraction, the nose of the aircraft dropped and the propeller…Feb 22, 2016 · N6607U · Minor damageAccident 20150829015109AMooney M20D · Columbia, MOPilot undershot his approach to runway 20 and landed 30 feet short of runway. Pilot stated he lost ground effect during his final approach and stalled the aircraft before he reached the runway threshhold.Aug 29, 2015 · N1224X · Substantial damageIncident 20150327004209IMooney M20D · Thermopolis, WYWhile cruising at approximately 5500 feet AGL, the engine failed. The pilot switched fuel tanks but the engine would not restart. An emergency landing was safely made on Wyoming highway 20 approximately 15 miles north of Thermopolis, Wyoming. The pilot had to…Mar 27, 2015 · N6641U · Minor damageIncident 20130711011279IMooney M20D · Columbus, OHThe pilot was flying back to bolton field (ktzr) after an annual inspection was performed on his aircraft. When he was nearing the touchdown point, someone yelled over the UNICOM airport frequency "aircraft landing perform a go-around". The pilot performed a…Jul 11, 2013 · N6615U · Minor damageIncident 20120525024149IMooney M20D · Oroville, CAPilot stated that on landing roll out he thought the r/h main went flat but soon determined the wing was letting down toward the pavement. A/c came to rest on the r/h wing tip and a runway light causing damage to the underside of the r/h wing. No propeller…May 25, 2012 · N6736U · Minor damageIncident 20091004049969IMooney M20D · Hilltown, PAPilot was flying approximately 2000 ft when he noticed a slight engine vibration. The vibration continued to get worse so he looked for a place to land. After 5 minutes the engine seized. He landed long over some trees and then turned into a wet area of the…Oct 4, 2009 · N6910U · Minor damageIncident 20090209001859IMooney M20D · Mc Kinney, TX(-23) On February 9, 2009 at approximately 1700 CST a Mooney M-20D N1923Y registered to [privacy data omitted], landed with the landing gear fully retracted at Collin county regional airport (ktki) in mckinney Texas. The flight was conducted in visual flight…Feb 9, 2009 · N1923Y · Minor damageAccident 20080912851179AMooney M20D · Grand Saline, TX(-23) On 12 September, 2008 at round 1500 (CST), [privacy data omitted] performed a run-up of Mooney N6646U at the end of the runway. One mag dropped about 75 on the first try but smoothed out. He performed a short field takeoff on a grass strip and got in…Sep 12, 2008 · N6646U · Substantial damageIncident 20080219011409IMooney M20D · Hill City, KS(-23) On February 19, 2008, approximately 08:31 central standard time, a Mooney M20D, N6650U, piloted by a private pilot, departed hlc, landed on a dirt road approximately 7 miles southwest of Hill City after reporting to have a loss of engine power. There…Feb 19, 2008 · N6650U · No damageIncident 20080127010789IMooney M20D · Faribault, MN(-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] states he performed his pre-flight before leaving mankato airport (mkt) in MN. Looked in the tanks and verified there was fuel. The pilot [privacy data omitted] flew N6608U to fbl approx. 20 min. Flight. With engine…Jan 27, 2008 · N6608U · Minor damageAccident 20070911021379AMooney M20D · Placerville, CA(-23) On 09/11/2007 at 1955 aircraft N1229X landed gear up at pvt airport. There were no injuries reported. The aircraft received substantial damage to the belly of the aircraft. The pilot said in his report that the gear handle must not have been locked.Sep 11, 2007 · N1229X · Substantial damageIncident 20070707825979IMooney M20D · Mackinac Islan, MI(-23) Aircraft landed with landing gear not fully in down and locked position.Jul 7, 2007 · N6609U · Minor damageAccident 20070303006209AMooney M20D · Visalia, CA(-23) Pilot reported he did not visually check the fuel quantity during the preflight inspection, but stated that he had topped the tanks about a month before and had only flown approx. one hour out of the right tank. The pilot believes that the trip was…Mar 3, 2007 · N6628U · Substantial damageIncident 20050617013479IMooney M20D · Indianapolis, IN(-23) Aircraft departed mount Comfort (mqj) airport with the intended destination of spring creek (44I) airport. On departure from runway 34 and after the gear had been retracted, the engine began to back fire and run rough. The pilot declared an emergency…Jun 17, 2005 · N6609U · Minor damageAccident 20040906022139AMooney M20D · Pagosa Springs, CO(-23) On September 6, 2004 N1907Y a Mooney 20D departing runway 19, 2V1 Stevens field, Pagosa Springs impacted the ground and burned. The PIC sole occupant on board received fatal injuries. FAA database indicated the pilot had a total flight time of 2600…Sep 6, 2004 · N1907Y · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 20040331005919IMooney M20D · Denver, CO(-23) On March 31, 2004 at approximately 1315 MST, N6629U, a Mooney model M20D experienced a gear up landing. The aircraft landed on runway 8 at Front Range Airport (ftg) and sustained minor damage. The commercial pilot was not injured. No passengers were…Mar 31, 2004 · N6629U · Minor damageAccident 20030824022479AMooney M20D · Hood River, OR(-23) On takeoff, loss of power, aircraft would not climb, aircraft failed to develop enough power and lift to gain proper altitude. At this point PIC, jolie lucas-holt, relinquished controls to her dad, james l. lucas. He looked for a place to make an…Aug 24, 2003 · N6619U · DestroyedAccident 20030124001199AMooney M20D · Casa Grande, AZ(.19) On January 24, 2003, about 1140 mountain standard time, a Mooney M20D, N6639U, experienced the collapse of its main landing gear during landing rollout at the Casa Grande Municipal Airport, Arizona. The airplane was substantially damaged. Neither the…Jan 24, 2003 · N6639U · Substantial damageAccident 20010206001659AMooney M20D · Wilkes Barre Sc, PA(-19) On February 6, 2001, about 1703 eastern standard time, a mmoney M20C, N1914Y, was substantially damaged during a forced landing near the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton airport (avp), Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The certificated private pilot/owner and passenger…Feb 6, 2001 · N1914Y · Substantial damageIncident 20010128002869IMooney M20D · Albany, NY(-23) While on approach for heber airpark (K30) pilot stated that the left main landing gear would not extend. The pilot then notified the Albany tower of the problem and the Albany tower advised the pilot that he should land at the Albany airport because of…Jan 28, 2001 · N1923Y · Minor damageAccident 20000608007199AMooney M20D · Hector, CA(-23) Pilot made an emergency landing due to lack of fuel. Pilot stated he had fuel pump problems. Engine run test was performed for mechanical purposes. No mechanical discrepancies were found. Engine run test was satisfactory. (.4) on June 8, 2000, at 1025…Jun 8, 2000 · N31M · Substantial damageAccident 19990909030759AMooney M20D · Edna, TX(-23) The pilot did not flight plan for proper fuel burn. Mr. Petri stated that he "ran out of gas." (.4) on September 9, 1999, approximately 1150 central daylight time, a Mooney M20D, N5586Q, sustained substantial damage during a forced landing following a…Sep 9, 1999 · N5586Q · Substantial damageAccident 19990902026179AMooney M20D · Bear Valley, CA(.19) On September 2, 1999, between 1138 and 1245 hours pacific daylight time, a Mooney M20D, N6831U, owned and operated by the pilot, descended into mountainous terrain about 10 nautical miles east-northeast of Bear Valley, California. Visual meteorological…Sep 2, 1999 · N6831U · Destroyed · 1 fatalIncident 19990330019089IMooney M20D · Lake Havasu Cit, AZ(-5)Mooney N1907Y sustained minor damage to the underside skin and to the propeller when the pilot was attempting to land the aircraft at an airport, after declaring an emergency, when the engine developed a loss of power. There were no injuries to the pilot…Mar 30, 1999 · N1907Y · Minor damageIncident 19990224001719IMooney M20D · Petaluma, CAPilot lost control of the acft, and the acft ran off the left side of the rwy after encountering a strong gust of wind, the acft came to rest in the mud with substantial damage. Pilots statement:I was returning from a trip to clear laje were I was going to…Feb 24, 1999 · N1957Y · Minor damageIncident 19990220017859IMooney M20D · Fort Smith, AR(-5) N6786U was cleared to land fsm. Pilot indicated he forgot to lower gear and aircraft landed gear up. Aircraft sustained minor damage. No injuries were sustained. Pilot was counselled by safety program manager, jarrett mcfarlin.Feb 20, 1999 · N6786U · Minor damageIncident 19940702027799IMooney M20C · Ocean City, MDTook off encountered low fog layer over Ocean. Disoriented turing back. Prop tips hit water. Returned to airport.Jul 2, 1994 · N1923Y · Minor damageIncident 19940522037299IMooney M20D · Ramsey, MNLanding gear collapsed during taxiing. Appears system may have failed.May 22, 1994 · N6626U · Minor damageIncident 19940124003199IMooney M20D · Hays, KSNarrative: the pilot stated he was making a normal landing with the gear extended. After touchdown, the aircraft rolled a short distance, and the gear collapsed. The pilot suspects he didn't get the manual gear extension handle used on this model aircraft…Jan 24, 1994 · N1963Y · Minor damageIncident 19930307006639IMooney M20D · Mountain View, CAPilot made a hard landing gear handle not locked down. Gear collapsed on second touch down.Mar 7, 1993 · N6652U · Minor damageAccident 19921124051059AMooney M20D · Darien, GAUnable to land at destination and alternate. Ran out of fuel en route to another alternate. Inadequate fuel reserveNov 24, 1992 · N6742U · Substantial damageAccident 19921016042399AMooney M20 · Richwood, WVWhile departing, aircraft struck a deer. Aircraft burned fuel then attempted landing, left main gear collapsed.Oct 16, 1992 · N6606U · Substantial damageAccident 19920328007719AMooney M20D · Cumberland Isla, GALost power on initial climbout. Stalled turning back to miss trees. Spark plug with helicoil blew out of hole.Mar 28, 1992 · N1975Y · Substantial damageIncident 19911013050959IMooney M20D · San Andreas, CAFuel exhaustion in flight. Forced landing at airport. Appears pilot extended gear late. Gear collapsed on rollout.Oct 13, 1991 · N6619U · Minor damageIncident 19910514022279IMooney M20D · Bullhead City, AZOn climbout the muffler bracket broke and flame from exhaust melted cowl and hose.May 14, 1991 · N1907Y · Minor damageAccident 19910317006699AMooney M20D · Herlong, CALost a prop blade at cruise. Severe vibration. Landed safely. Fixed pitch prop was wrong pitch. Vibration damage.Mar 17, 1991 · N1921Y · Substantial damageIncident 19900609041429IMooney M20D · Placerville, CAPilot stated he was distracted on final approach, landed gear up.Jun 9, 1990 · N1925Y · Minor damageIncident 19890221008939IMooney M20D · Tucumcari, NMEngine lost power at cruise altitude. Vectored by ATC Tucumcari. Landed safely. Suspect carburetor ice.Feb 21, 1989 · N1959YIncident 19880319020839IMooney M20D · Greenwood, INForgot to extend the landing gear. Landed gear up.Mar 19, 1988 · N6628U · Minor damageIncident 19870829062529IMooney M20D · College Park, MDPilot forgot to extend the gear for landing. Landed gear up.Aug 29, 1987 · N6615U · Minor damageAccident 19861201063739AMooney M20D · Kerrville, TXThe pilot could not extend the gear and landed the aircraft short. An improperly inflated tire prevented extension.Dec 1, 1986 · N1970Y · Substantial damageAccident 19861027051559AMooney M20D · Hillsboro, ORThe aircraft struck trees during go around. Pilot had attempted a landing with 12 to 15 knots of tailwind.Oct 27, 1986 · N6625U · DestroyedIncident 19850708052269IMooney M20D · New Richmond, WIEngine overspeed and oil spray on windscreen in flight. Off airport landing. Front bearing failed.Jul 8, 1985 · N1925YIncident 19850622052199IMooney M20D · Napa, CADuring turn off runway after landing and during taxi,gear collapsed. Probable inadvertent retraction.Jun 22, 1985 · N6639U · Minor damageAccident 19831023068349AMooney M20D · Ama, LABegan a turn after a low pass over the runway and struck a tree after allowing the nose to drop.Oct 23, 1983 · N6611U · Destroyed
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