# FAA incident reports: Mooney M20D A list on [Mooney M20D](https://openairdocs.org/model/mooney-m20d.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 69 reports - [Incident 20240422018239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240422018239I.md): Mooney M20D · Conroe, TX · Apr 22, 2024 · N78861 · Minor damage > Pilot 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… - [Incident 20230130000549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230130000549I.md): Mooney M20D · Burlington, WA · Jan 30, 2023 · N6612U · Minor damage > On 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/… - [Incident 20210527010149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210527010149I.md): Mooney M20D · Perry, NY · May 27, 2021 · N6657U · Minor damage > [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… - [Accident 20160911018339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160911018339A.md): Mooney M20D · Brodhead, WI · Sep 11, 2016 · N6919U · Substantial damage > At 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… - [Incident 20160626006539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160626006539I.md): Mooney M20D · Kansas City, MO · Jun 26, 2016 · N998NC · Minor damage > Pilot 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… - [Incident 20160222001459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160222001459I.md): Mooney M20D · Santa Rosa, CA · Feb 22, 2016 · N6607U · Minor damage > 2/22/2016 - 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… - [Accident 20150829015109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150829015109A.md): Mooney M20D · Columbia, MO · Aug 29, 2015 · N1224X · Substantial damage > Pilot 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. - [Incident 20150327004209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150327004209I.md): Mooney M20D · Thermopolis, WY · Mar 27, 2015 · N6641U · Minor damage > While 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… - [Incident 20130711011279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130711011279I.md): Mooney M20D · Columbus, OH · Jul 11, 2013 · N6615U · Minor damage > The 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… - [Incident 20120525024149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120525024149I.md): Mooney M20D · Oroville, CA · May 25, 2012 · N6736U · Minor damage > Pilot 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… - [Incident 20091004049969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091004049969I.md): Mooney M20D · Hilltown, PA · Oct 4, 2009 · N6910U · Minor damage > Pilot 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… - [Incident 20090209001859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090209001859I.md): Mooney M20D · Mc Kinney, TX · Feb 9, 2009 · N1923Y · Minor damage > (-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… - [Accident 20080912851179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080912851179A.md): Mooney M20D · Grand Saline, TX · Sep 12, 2008 · N6646U · Substantial damage > (-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… - [Incident 20080219011409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080219011409I.md): Mooney M20D · Hill City, KS · Feb 19, 2008 · N6650U · No damage > (-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… - [Incident 20080127010789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080127010789I.md): Mooney M20D · Faribault, MN · Jan 27, 2008 · N6608U · Minor damage > (-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… - [Accident 20070911021379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070911021379A.md): Mooney M20D · Placerville, CA · Sep 11, 2007 · N1229X · Substantial damage > (-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. - [Incident 20070707825979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070707825979I.md): Mooney M20D · Mackinac Islan, MI · Jul 7, 2007 · N6609U · Minor damage > (-23) Aircraft landed with landing gear not fully in down and locked position. - [Accident 20070303006209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070303006209A.md): Mooney M20D · Visalia, CA · Mar 3, 2007 · N6628U · Substantial damage > (-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… - [Incident 20050617013479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050617013479I.md): Mooney M20D · Indianapolis, IN · Jun 17, 2005 · N6609U · Minor damage > (-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… - [Accident 20040906022139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040906022139A.md): Mooney M20D · Pagosa Springs, CO · Sep 6, 2004 · N1907Y · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-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… - [Incident 20040331005919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040331005919I.md): Mooney M20D · Denver, CO · Mar 31, 2004 · N6629U · Minor damage > (-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… - [Accident 20030824022479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030824022479A.md): Mooney M20D · Hood River, OR · Aug 24, 2003 · N6619U · Destroyed > (-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… - [Accident 20030124001199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030124001199A.md): Mooney M20D · Casa Grande, AZ · Jan 24, 2003 · N6639U · Substantial damage > (.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… - [Accident 20010206001659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010206001659A.md): Mooney M20D · Wilkes Barre Sc, PA · Feb 6, 2001 · N1914Y · Substantial damage > (-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… - [Incident 20010128002869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010128002869I.md): Mooney M20D · Albany, NY · Jan 28, 2001 · N1923Y · Minor damage > (-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… - [Accident 20000608007199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000608007199A.md): Mooney M20D · Hector, CA · Jun 8, 2000 · N31M · Substantial damage > (-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… - [Accident 19990909030759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990909030759A.md): Mooney M20D · Edna, TX · Sep 9, 1999 · N5586Q · Substantial damage > (-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… - [Accident 19990902026179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990902026179A.md): Mooney M20D · Bear Valley, CA · Sep 2, 1999 · N6831U · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (.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… - [Incident 19990330019089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990330019089I.md): Mooney M20D · Lake Havasu Cit, AZ · Mar 30, 1999 · N1907Y · Minor damage > (-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… - [Incident 19990224001719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990224001719I.md): Mooney M20D · Petaluma, CA · Feb 24, 1999 · N1957Y · Minor damage > Pilot 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… - [Incident 19990220017859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990220017859I.md): Mooney M20D · Fort Smith, AR · Feb 20, 1999 · N6786U · Minor damage > (-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. - [Incident 19940702027799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940702027799I.md): Mooney M20C · Ocean City, MD · Jul 2, 1994 · N1923Y · Minor damage > Took off encountered low fog layer over Ocean. Disoriented turing back. Prop tips hit water. Returned to airport. - [Incident 19940522037299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940522037299I.md): Mooney M20D · Ramsey, MN · May 22, 1994 · N6626U · Minor damage > Landing gear collapsed during taxiing. Appears system may have failed. - [Incident 19940124003199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940124003199I.md): Mooney M20D · Hays, KS · Jan 24, 1994 · N1963Y · Minor damage > Narrative: 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… - [Incident 19930307006639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930307006639I.md): Mooney M20D · Mountain View, CA · Mar 7, 1993 · N6652U · Minor damage > Pilot made a hard landing gear handle not locked down. Gear collapsed on second touch down. - [Accident 19921124051059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921124051059A.md): Mooney M20D · Darien, GA · Nov 24, 1992 · N6742U · Substantial damage > Unable to land at destination and alternate. Ran out of fuel en route to another alternate. Inadequate fuel reserve - [Accident 19921016042399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921016042399A.md): Mooney M20 · Richwood, WV · Oct 16, 1992 · N6606U · Substantial damage > While departing, aircraft struck a deer. Aircraft burned fuel then attempted landing, left main gear collapsed. - [Accident 19920328007719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920328007719A.md): Mooney M20D · Cumberland Isla, GA · Mar 28, 1992 · N1975Y · Substantial damage > Lost power on initial climbout. Stalled turning back to miss trees. Spark plug with helicoil blew out of hole. - [Incident 19911013050959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911013050959I.md): Mooney M20D · San Andreas, CA · Oct 13, 1991 · N6619U · Minor damage > Fuel exhaustion in flight. Forced landing at airport. Appears pilot extended gear late. Gear collapsed on rollout. - [Incident 19910514022279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910514022279I.md): Mooney M20D · Bullhead City, AZ · May 14, 1991 · N1907Y · Minor damage > On climbout the muffler bracket broke and flame from exhaust melted cowl and hose. - [Accident 19910317006699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910317006699A.md): Mooney M20D · Herlong, CA · Mar 17, 1991 · N1921Y · Substantial damage > Lost a prop blade at cruise. Severe vibration. Landed safely. Fixed pitch prop was wrong pitch. Vibration damage. - [Incident 19900609041429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900609041429I.md): Mooney M20D · Placerville, CA · Jun 9, 1990 · N1925Y · Minor damage > Pilot stated he was distracted on final approach, landed gear up. - [Incident 19890221008939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890221008939I.md): Mooney M20D · Tucumcari, NM · Feb 21, 1989 · N1959Y > Engine lost power at cruise altitude. Vectored by ATC Tucumcari. Landed safely. Suspect carburetor ice. - [Incident 19880319020839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880319020839I.md): Mooney M20D · Greenwood, IN · Mar 19, 1988 · N6628U · Minor damage > Forgot to extend the landing gear. Landed gear up. - [Incident 19870829062529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870829062529I.md): Mooney M20D · College Park, MD · Aug 29, 1987 · N6615U · Minor damage > Pilot forgot to extend the gear for landing. Landed gear up. - [Accident 19861201063739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861201063739A.md): Mooney M20D · Kerrville, TX · Dec 1, 1986 · N1970Y · Substantial damage > The pilot could not extend the gear and landed the aircraft short. An improperly inflated tire prevented extension. - [Accident 19861027051559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861027051559A.md): Mooney M20D · Hillsboro, OR · Oct 27, 1986 · N6625U · Destroyed > The aircraft struck trees during go around. Pilot had attempted a landing with 12 to 15 knots of tailwind. - [Incident 19850708052269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850708052269I.md): Mooney M20D · New Richmond, WI · Jul 8, 1985 · N1925Y > Engine overspeed and oil spray on windscreen in flight. Off airport landing. Front bearing failed. - [Incident 19850622052199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850622052199I.md): Mooney M20D · Napa, CA · Jun 22, 1985 · N6639U · Minor damage > During turn off runway after landing and during taxi,gear collapsed. Probable inadvertent retraction. - [Accident 19831023068349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831023068349A.md): Mooney M20D · Ama, LA · Oct 23, 1983 · N6611U · Destroyed > Began a turn after a low pass over the runway and struck a tree after allowing the nose to drop. 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