Mooney M20E

NTSB investigations · 553

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NTSB CEN26LA309Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openMooney M20E · West Branch, IASep 2, 2026 · N55GA · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26LA295Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportMooney M20E · Conway, SCOn August 9, 2026 at 802 eastern daylight time, a Mooney M20E, N9257V, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Conway, South Carolina. The pilot was uninjured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part…Aug 9, 2026 · N9257V · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA281Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openMooney M20E · Longmont, COAug 4, 2026 · N3264F · Substantial damageNTSB ANC26LA074Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openMooney M20E · Englewood, COJul 16, 2026 · N9398V · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA063Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20E · Gonzales, LAThe pilot’s improper pitch control that resulted in a hard landing, and his improper recovery from multiple bounced landings. Contributing to the accident was the safety pilot’s delayed response to the initial bounced landing which led to the runway excursion.Dec 16, 2025 · N9081V · Substantial damageNTSB ERA26FA027Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportMooney M20E · Ballston Spa, NYOn October 31, 2025, about 1035 eastern daylight time, a Mooney M20E, N79338, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Ballston Spa, New York. The pilot was fatally injured, and the flight instructor was seriously injured. The airplane was…Oct 31, 2025 · N79338 · DestroyedNTSB CEN25LA007Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20E · Richmond, TXThe partial separation of a portion of the propeller spinner and its mounting bulkhead along with the upper cowl fairing while in a full-power climb.Oct 8, 2024 · N9151V · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA194Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20E · Hornell, NYA cabin fire as a result of a damaged lithium-ion battery pack.Apr 26, 2024 · N5632Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA145Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20E · Alpine, ARThe improper maintenance of the cabin air and exhaust system which resulted in a cracked exhaust pipe and damaged cabin air tubing, and the subsequent elevated carbon monoxide levels in the cockpit and a forced landing to unsuitable terrain after the pilot…Apr 2, 2024 · N86UM · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA066Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20E · Byron, CAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.Jan 8, 2024 · N9338V · Substantial damageNTSB ERA24LA022Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20E · Pembroke Pines, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.Oct 26, 2023 · N1953Y · Substantial damageNTSB GAA23WA185AccidentClass 5 · ForeignMooney M20E · Andrewsfield, United KingdomJun 30, 2023 · N7423V · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA023Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20E · Marble Canyon, AZThe pilot’s loss of directional control during a takeoff from a rough, narrow runway, resulting in an aborted takeoff and subsequent runway excursion.Oct 15, 2022 · N6031Q · Substantial damageNTSB ERA22LA408Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20E · Hollywood, MDThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.Aug 19, 2022 · N7154U · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA255Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20E · Stillwater, OKThe inadequate maintenance and inspection of the engine induction air coupling, which impeded airflow to the engine and resulted in the subsequent partial loss of engine power.Jun 18, 2022 · N5895Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA164Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20E · Kerrville, TXThe pilot’s sudden cardiac event, which resulted in incapacitation, uncontrolled taxi after landing, and collision with a stationary parked airplane.Mar 31, 2022 · N21BS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA119Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20E · Livermore, CAA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of corrosion and rust in the fuel injection servo.Feb 24, 2021 · N3254F · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20CA208Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportMooney M20E · Neenah, WIThe pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced, hard landing and subsequent runway overrun.Jul 4, 2020 · N3440X · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA438Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20E · Great Falls, MTThe flight instructor’s incorrect use of the landing gear system and his and the pilot’s failure to ensure that the landing gear was extended, which resulted in a gear-up landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s unfamiliarity with the…Jul 22, 2018 · N7845V · Substantial damageNTSB WPR18FA112Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Marina, CAThe pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin.Mar 26, 2018 · N213EJ · DestroyedNTSB WPR18LA069Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Skyforest, CAThe pilot’s failure to establish the proper airspeed after departure and to maintain adequate clearance from a ridgeline in high-density and downdraft conditions and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an…Jan 17, 2018 · N5562Q · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20 · Tucson, AZThe pilot’s inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel management, which resulted in an intermittent loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Nov 26, 2017 · N6002Q · Substantial damageNTSB WPR17LA212Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Glendale, CAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and improper decision to not refuel before the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent total loss of engine power.Sep 23, 2017 · N34BE · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Dowling, MIInnacurate airspeed indications due to contamination of the pitot-static system with insect remains, which resulted in a high approach and landing speed and subsequent runway overrun.May 15, 2017 · N9265M · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA260Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20 · Olathe, KSThe separated fuel tank selector knob roll pin, which prevented the fuel selector from moving to the fuel tank position for the tank with usable fuel and resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent total loss of engine power.May 2, 2017 · N7118U · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16FA208Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Collegedale, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering after a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Jun 11, 2016 · N7830V · Substantial damageNTSB WPR16LA039Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Corona, CAA partial loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined based on available information. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to conduct the takeoff with observed engine deficiencies.Dec 14, 2015 · N5863Q · Substantial damageNTSB ERA16LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20 · Fort Meade, MDA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.Nov 22, 2015 · N5512Q · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15FA208Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Salem, ORThe pilot's unstabilized approach and delayed remedial action, which resulted in a porpoise during landing. Also causal to the accident was the pilot’s exceedance of the airplane's critical angle-of-attack during the subsequent aborted landing, which resulted…Jul 4, 2015 · N5608Q · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E - NO Series · Bakersfield, CAThe collapse of all three landing gear during the takeoff roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Feb 14, 2015 · N11LV · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14FA012Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Julian, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering to avoid clouds in mountainous terrain.Oct 9, 2013 · N7145U · DestroyedNTSB CEN13FA217Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Guymon, OKThe noninstrument-rated pilot's encounter with instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and his subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to take off in deteriorating…Apr 1, 2013 · N9330M · DestroyedNTSB CEN13CA190Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20E · Middletown, OHThe total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the noncurrent pilot’s improper in-flight fuel management and decision-making and his decision to conduct the flight after consuming alcohol.Mar 12, 2013 · N199Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13FA183Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Angel Fire, NMThe pilot's loss of control while flying in a turbulent mountain-wave environment. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's overconfidence in his ability to safely pilot the airplane in gusting wind conditions and his lack of experience operating in…Mar 3, 2013 · N3484X · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13LA095Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Gurdon, ARThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because no mechanical engine malfunctions were identified and because the actual fuel load and distribution at the time of the accident could not be determined.Dec 5, 2012 · N9493V · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12CA598Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20E · Gresham, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control and clearance from field corn during takeoff.Aug 17, 2012 · N5642Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12FA463Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Marked Tree, ARThe loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a malfunction of the fuel injection servo due to a damaged O-ring.Jul 21, 2012 · N1310W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA485Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Englewood, COThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing.Jul 19, 2012 · N2609W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12FA170Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's inadvertent overboost of the turbocharged engine during initial climb, which resulted in detonation and a partial loss of engine power followed by the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the instructor's delayed remedial action, which…Feb 26, 2012 · N9224M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11CA427Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20E · Frankston, TXThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Jun 29, 2011 · N55FE · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11IA110Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · St. Petersburg, FLAn inadequately maintained interior cockpit boot, which allowed a flashlight to fall through and subsequently jam the airplane's flight controls. Contributing to the incident was a lack of emphasis by government, industry, and advocacy groups that the…Jan 6, 2011 · N7828V · No damageNTSB CEN11FA124Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Colorado Springs, COThe pilot’s decision to initiate an approach into weather conditions where the ceiling and visibility were below the minimums for the approach and where reported icing existed, in an airplane not certified for flight in icing conditions, and his failure to…Dec 22, 2010 · N79869 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA020Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20E · New Smyrna Beach, FLThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to water contaminated fuel.Oct 13, 2010 · N5743Q · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09FA133Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Rio Linda, CAA partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed while maneuvering during the initial climb, which resulted in a stall/spin.Feb 28, 2009 · N3463X · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA058Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20E · San Antonio, TXThe failure of the pilot to lower the gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to complete the before landing checklist.Nov 11, 2008 · N1264X · Substantial damageNTSB SEA08LA159Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Big Creek, IDThe pilot's delayed decision to abort the landing and failure to achieve the proper touchdown point. Contributing to the accident was a high density altitude.Jul 7, 2008 · N5652Q · Substantial damageNTSB DFW08CA171Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20 · Lake Ft Gibson, OKThe pilot's loss of control while maneuvering the aircraft.Jun 29, 2008 · N1287X · Substantial damageNTSB DEN08CA086Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20E · Erie, COThe pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the touch and go landing.Apr 28, 2008 · N79833 · Substantial damageNTSB MIA08LA032Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Sarasota, FLA loss of engine power due to contamination in the fuel filter.Dec 26, 2007 · N5875Q · Substantial damageNTSB CHI08CA035Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20E · Lafayette, INThe improper installation of the connecting rod bolts during major overhaul, which resulted in the separation of the connecting rod from the crankshaft in flight. Contributing to the accident was the rising terrain encountered during touchdown and the…Nov 1, 2007 · N5912Q · Substantial damage
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