# FAA incident reports: Mooney M20K A list on [Mooney M20K](https://openairdocs.org/model/mooney-m20k.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 13 · 640 reports - [Incident 20260708008109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260708008109I.md): Mooney M20K · La Belle, FL · Jul 8, 2026 · N928MB · Minor damage > Pilot did not mention in the narrative of their statement that they had used a checklist. - [Incident 20260609006809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260609006809I.md): Mooney M20K · Daytona Beach, FL · Jun 9, 2026 · N252ZA · Minor damage > On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, between approximately 12:29 and 12:30 local time, an incident occurred involving a 1987 Mooney M20K (registration [privacy data omitted]) on runway 7L at Daytona Beach International Airport. The flight originated from gainesville… - [Incident 20260330001929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260330001929I.md): Mooney M20K · Spokane Valley, WA · Mar 30, 2026 · N5810Z · Minor damage > Airman arrived to ksff via IFR flight plan. Upon arriving into ksff, airman landed normally on runway 22. According to the airman, the airman landed normally on the mains and then allowed the nose wheel to touch down. As the aircraft slowed to approximately… - [Incident 20260321003089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260321003089I.md): Mooney M20K · Martin, MI · Mar 21, 2026 · N305PF · Minor damage > I received a phone call from the roc on March 21, 2026, at 1329. Reported an aircraft landed in a field in Martin township mi due to engine failure. I arrived on scene Monday March 23, 2026, at 0830. The aircraft was resting in a plowed field with the… - [Incident 20260101001359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260101001359I.md): Mooney M20K · Augusta, KS · Jan 1, 2026 · N1167Y · Minor damage > On 01/01/2026 at approximately 3:25 pm CDT, a single engine MT20T sustained minor damage after attempted landing southbound on runway 18 at 3AU Augusta, KS. One soul was on board at time of incident, with no reported injuries. On 01/05/2026, an aviation… - [Incident 20251220017849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251220017849I.md): Mooney M20K · Amarillo, TX · Dec 20, 2025 · N231CG · Minor damage > During landing (flair) on runway 22 at ama the pilot realized the landing gear was not extended when he heard scraping sounds. He applied power, gained altitude, and extended the gear, landing without further incident. Inspection of the aircraft revealed… - [Accident 20251203021079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251203021079A.md): Mooney M20K · Bay Minette, AL · Dec 3, 2025 · N57229 · Substantial damage > Pilot was practicing steep turns at 4500 feet, decided to return to 5R4.switched tanks twice during his practice, switched a third time (30 minut intervals) and shortly after switching tanks lost power and tried to make an emergency landing at 1R8 but was… - [Accident 20250916020869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250916020869A.md): Mooney M20K · Pearland, TX · Sep 16, 2025 · N305EP · Substantial damage > During takeoff from Pearland Regional Airport, the aircraft experienced a loss of engine power, resulting in a stall. The aircraft impacted the runway in a left-wing-down attitude, causing the left main landing gear to collapse and separate. Subsequently, the… - [Incident 20250907020519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250907020519I.md): Mooney M20K · Punta Gorda, FL · Sep 7, 2025 · N231GC · Minor damage > Aircraft made its approach to runway 22 at Punta Gorda Airport, but as it touched down, the landing gear unexpectedly collapsed. This failure was attributed to a tripped gear motor circuit breaker - [Accident 20250703011639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250703011639A.md): Mooney M20K · Henderson, NV · Jul 3, 2025 · N66JG · Substantial damage > On July 3, 2025, at approximately 0957, a Mooney M20K aircraft sustained a hard landing with 3 people on board at khnd Henderson Executive Airport in Henderson, Nevada. All 3 occupants exited the aircraft under their own power and sustained no injuries. The… - [Incident 20250411003489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250411003489I.md): Mooney M20K · Tucson, AZ · Apr 11, 2025 · N1163U · Minor damage > CFI was conducting a flight review for the [privacy data omitted] of the aircraft. Following successful completion of all flight maneuvers, CFI had the [privacy data omitted] fly back to ktus. While approaching ktus, the [privacy data omitted] was directed by… - [Incident 20250203007729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250203007729I.md): Mooney M20K · Mesa, AZ · Feb 3, 2025 · N57146 · Minor damage > [privacy data omitted] Was being relocated from dvt to ffz for maintenance. Aircraft entered left downwind rwy 4L, instructed to turn base. Airman turned to final with an unstable approace established. Aircraft was high and fast on approach. Airman proceeded… - [Incident 20241201017579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241201017579I.md): Mooney M20K · Stigler, OK · Dec 1, 2024 · N1167Y · Minor damage > Aircraft landing gear not fully down and locked prior to landing causing damage to underside of aircraft and prop strike. - [Incident 20241017020119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241017020119I.md): Mooney M20K · Louisville, KY · Oct 17, 2024 · N231JW · Minor damage > On 10/17/2024, the pilot flew his MO20P Mooney aircraft, to Bowman Field in Louisville, KY, after departing his home base of csg in columbus, GA. Upon arrival into the Louisville area, PIC was directed to make a straight in approach to rwy 33 at lou. During… - [Accident 20241017017339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241017017339A.md): Mooney M20K · Elizabeth, LA · Oct 17, 2024 · N231MW · Destroyed > PIC was performing a landing on runway 18, upon touch down the aircraft bounced twice and PIC executed a go around. On climb out the aircraft crashed into the trees on the south side of the airport. - [Incident 20241013016549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241013016549I.md): Mooney M20K · Beckley, WV · Oct 13, 2024 · N5254G · Minor damage > While on landing for runway 28 at Beckley airport aircraft [privacy data omitted] was about to touchdown when the aircraft was lifted back up into the air and came back down hard enought to break the landing gear causing the aircraft propeller to strike the… - [Accident 20240830012229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240830012229A.md): Mooney M20K · Fairmont, WV · Aug 30, 2024 · N1005U · Substantial damage > Approch to 4G7 runway 5, with gear down the acft came in too fast and was not going to be able to stop so the pilot coducted a "go-around". The acft did not have enough power or lift to clear the trees at the end of the runway. The acft struck multiple trees… - [Incident 20240701009809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240701009809I.md): Mooney M20K · Homestead, FL · Jul 1, 2024 · N9SK · Minor damage > On July 1st 2024, PIC departed 2IS (airglades) direct to X51 (Homestead general) to avoid storms as the original plan was to fly to the Bahamas. PIC was using flight following. Conditions were reporting VFR. PIC crossed midfield and entered left downwind for… - [Incident 20240629011199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240629011199I.md): Mooney M20K · Durango, CO · Jun 29, 2024 · N57247 · Minor damage > On 06/29/2024[privacy data omitted] a Mooney N20K, was involved in an incident at Durango, Co Airport (kdro) resulting in minor damage to the aircraft including a collapsed landing gear and bent propellers. There were two on board, pilot and passanger, and no… - [Incident 20240624008419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240624008419I.md): Mooney M20K · Troutdale, OR · Jun 24, 2024 · N231VM · Minor damage > During the interview with the pilot, he stated he flew from Troutdale airport (kttd) to pearson field (kuvo) and back to kttd. During a normal approach back into kttd the engine suddenly quit when turning from base to final. The pilot determined that the… - [Incident 20240623018679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240623018679I.md): Mooney M20K · Sevierville, TN · Jun 23, 2024 · N40CC · Minor damage > Pilot did not extend gear prior to landing - [Incident 20240517006969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240517006969I.md): Mooney M20K · Marco Island, FL · May 17, 2024 · N1161B · Minor damage > 14 CFR part 91 flight landed with the gear up at Marco Island executive airport. Damage sustained to engine, propeller and nose landing gear doors, minor damage on aircraft belly panels. Three people onboard, no injuries sustained - [Incident 20240511011049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240511011049I.md): Mooney M20K · Chesterfield, MO · May 11, 2024 · N7066V · Minor damage > Pilot was practicing touch and go's at sus. During the second landing approach the pilot selected gear down. The landing gear circuit breaker tripped when the gear was not fully down and locked. The pilot did not realize the circuit breaker had tripped. The… - [Accident 20240503007979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240503007979A.md): Mooney M20K · Conway, SC · May 3, 2024 · N3777 · Substantial damage > Post annual maintenance test flight aircraft landed with the gear up. - [Accident 20240325005429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240325005429A.md): Mooney M20K · St. Augustine, FL · Mar 25, 2024 · N4387W · Substantial damage · 2 fatal > On March 25, 2024, approximately 1154 eastern daylight time, a Mooney M20K, [privacy data omitted], was substantially damaged when the commercially rated pilot and passenger operating under part 91 were involved in an accident near the St. Augustine airport… - [Accident 20240316002279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240316002279A.md): Mooney M20K · Farmington, CA · Mar 16, 2024 · N38RK · Substantial damage > On March 16, 2024, a pilot and a passenger departed from auburn municipal airport (aun) with the plan to stop at oakdale airport (027) to refuel before heading to the pilot's final destination, san martin airport (E16). However, approximately 10 miles… - [Accident 20240103000259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240103000259A.md): Mooney M20K · Tullahoma, TN · Jan 3, 2024 · N231GG · Substantial damage > Shortly after departure from runway 36 at ktha, on climb out, the aircraft experienced total engine power failure around 3000 ft. pilot attempted to start engine multiple times, propellor would not move. Pilot turned aircraft to attempt to land on runway 24.… - [Incident 20231124018599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231124018599I.md): Mooney M20K · Middletown, OH · Nov 24, 2023 · N5223J · Minor damage > Aircraft landed gear up on runway 05 at kmwo airport. - [Accident 20231030017979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231030017979A.md): Mooney M20K · Lamar, CO · Oct 30, 2023 · N1167J · Substantial damage > 10/30/2023 - Aircraft departed centralia, illinos airport (kenl) to fly to Lamar, Colorado (klaa). The distance is approxiamately 781 miles. The previous flight from caldwell county airport, north carolina (kmrn) to centralia, illinos airport (kenl). The… - [Incident 20230820014909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230820014909I.md): Mooney M20K · Chandler, AZ · Aug 20, 2023 · N226C · Minor damage > The investigating aviation safety inspector (ASI) spoke with the PIC and asked for their recollection of the incident. The PIC said they flew with another Mooney owner earlier that day in the incident aircraft. The aircraft was working fine. About 1.5 hours… - [Accident 20230820012469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230820012469A.md): Mooney M20K · Fostoria, OH · Aug 20, 2023 · N1152K · Substantial damage > On August 20, 2023, the pilot/[privacy data omitted] of the aircraft departed his home base airport approximately an hour before the accident. The pilot[privacy data omitted] recently, June 2023, acquired the airplane and had accrued approximately 20 hours… - [Incident 20230810019149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230810019149I.md): Mooney M20K · Fayetteville, NC · Aug 10, 2023 · N36PE · Minor damage > Fayetteville, NC (fay): M20P, [privacy data omitted], right landing Gear collapsed after landing runway 22 and was Towed to the ramp. POB: 1, injuries: none, damage: Extent unknown. 08/10/2023 0127Z - [Incident 20230722013099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230722013099I.md): Mooney M20K · Fletcher, NC · Jul 22, 2023 · N231HV · Minor damage > Aircraft was on final approach. Pilot attempted to adjust throttle with no response. Airspeed was noted at approximately 210 knots. Once over the threshold, pilot turned off fuel pumps and turned off mags. Pilot stated he actuated the landing gear. Gear did… - [Incident 20230515022529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230515022529I.md): Mooney M20K · Westminster, MD · May 15, 2023 · N231HL · Minor damage > During approach to landing the airman decided to initiate a go-around. During the go-around in a high-performance aircraft the aircraft veered to the left and hit a runway distance sign causing damage to the right wing. The airman continued the go-around and… - [Accident 20230506011699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230506011699A.md): Mooney M20K · Manville, NJ · May 6, 2023 · N262MK · Substantial damage > The aircraft departed brookhaven calabro airport (khwv) around 0930 on may 6th, 2023 headed to central Jersey airport (K47N) and landed without incident. The aircraft took on 70.61 gallons of 100LL. At approximately 1255 the aircraft started it's take-off… - [Incident 20230325003209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230325003209I.md): Mooney M20K · Wichita, KS · Mar 25, 2023 · N56634 · Minor damage > Separation of nose landing gear leg assembly from aircraft during landing sequence at Colonel James Jabara Airport (kaao), runway 18 on 3/25/2023. Two souls were on board with no reported injuries. Both nose landing gear (NLG) leg assembly tubes broke… - [Accident 20230212001079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230212001079A.md): Mooney M20K · Lakeway, TX · Feb 12, 2023 · N304MA · Substantial damage > On February 12, 2023, at approximately 0930 central daylight time, [privacy data omitted], a Mooney M20K, departed kestrel air park, Texas (1T7) for outlaw field airport, Tennessee (kckv). Shortly after departure, while traveling in a northeastern direction,… - [Accident 20221212022859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221212022859A.md): Mooney M20K · Carrollton, TX · Dec 12, 2022 · N231GZ · Destroyed > On December 12, 2022 at approximately 1856 CST, [privacy data omitted], a Mooney M20K, departed abilene regional airport (abi) for a part 91 flight to Addison Airport (ADS). Occupants of the aircraft were the pilot and one passenger. They were inbound on an… - [Incident 20221121017689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221121017689I.md): Mooney M20K · Havre, MT · Nov 21, 2022 · N231TX · Minor damage > On November 21, 2022, at 1625 MST, a Mooney M20K, landed with the gear up on rwy 26 at the Havre City-County Airport (hvr). The aircraft sustained minor damage, and the pilot, recieved no injuries. The flight originated at chinook Montana, on November 21,… - [Incident 20220928015879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220928015879I.md): Mooney M20K · Bulverde, TX · Sep 28, 2022 · N1171A · Minor damage > On 9/28/2022 at 1600 CDT, pilot in [privacy data omitted], Mooney M20KM at Bulverde airport (1T8) was on runway 16. Pilot completed run up checklist and powered up airspeed to 58 knots but needed 67 KIAS. Pilot aborted takeoff, pulled back throttles and… - [Accident 20220813014579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220813014579A.md): Mooney M20K · Hanna City, IL · Aug 13, 2022 · N30EV · Destroyed · 2 fatal > On August 13, 2022 at approximately 1231 CST, [privacy data omitted], a Mooney M20K, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident in hannah city, Illinois. [privacy data omitted] Departed santa fe municipal airport (saf) at approximately… - [Incident 20220813008789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220813008789I.md): Mooney M20K · Tomball, TX · Aug 13, 2022 · N252TM · Minor damage > During second touch and go attempt of an instructional flight, the pilot bounced the aircraft on landing. A ga was attempted by the pilot. The aircraft drifted to the left of the runway into the grassy median and buried in mud causing damage to propeller and… - [Incident 20220727013229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220727013229I.md): Mooney M20K · Pecos, TX · Jul 27, 2022 · N9384R · Minor damage > On 07/27/2022, at approximately 1930 hours the pilot of Mooney model M20K-231[privacy data omitted]declared an emergency and landed on interstate highway 20. The aircraft landed on I20 approximatly 2 miles east of peq without further incident. Inspection of… - [Accident 20220610010269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220610010269A.md): Mooney M20K · Camarillo, CA · Jun 10, 2022 · N305L · Destroyed · 1 fatal > The aircraft was cleared for take-off from Camarillo Airport rwy 26 which was reporting 300' overcast. The pilot read back instruction from the tower to contact departure however pt mugu departure never received communication from the pilot. The aircraft was… - [Incident 20220424006669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220424006669I.md): Mooney M20K · Portland, ME · Apr 24, 2022 · N4093H · No damage > An aircraft squawking 1200 was observed 5 NM southwest of pwm at 2,200 feet. Well inside the pwm class c airspace. The aircraft never established radio contact as required. The aircraft made what appeared to be a procedure turn back to the west for sfm… - [Incident 20220328004759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220328004759I.md): Mooney M20K · Coeurdalene, ID · Mar 28, 2022 · N252CA · Minor damage > The pilot had completed 4 touch-and-go landings on runway 24 at Coeurdalene, ID (kcoe). On the 5th pattern he was configured to land with the gear down when he heard an aircraft call over UNICOM landing runway 20. The pilot initiated a go-around due to the… - [Incident 20220311003449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220311003449I.md): Mooney M20K · Minden, NV · Mar 11, 2022 · N305JC · Minor damage > On 03/11/2022 pilot was conducting a personal pleasure flight departing and arriving at Minden Tahoe airport (mev). At approxamately 1600 during first attempt of final approach of rwy 34 at mev gear down was selected. Annunciator panel remained indicating… - [Incident 20220228003039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220228003039I.md): Mooney M20K · Chesterfield, MO · Feb 28, 2022 · N231JT · Minor damage > On 02/28/2022 the FAA stl FSDO was notified N231JT landed RWY26L gear up with one passenger onboard. The aircraft a Mooney MK20 was piloted by [privacy data omitted] and caused minor damage to the aircraft belly. The notification was received from the FAA roc… - [Incident 20211224021349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211224021349I.md): Mooney M20K · Winchester, VA · Dec 24, 2021 · N231LG · Minor damage > Description: airman was practicing an engine out approach to okv rwy 32. While on downwind abeam the numbers he reduced power and began a close in turn to base, announced his intentions and extended approach flaps to begin his before landing checklist. At… - [Incident 20211028018769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211028018769I.md): Mooney M20K · Fredericksburg, VA · Oct 28, 2021 · N252L · No damage > Aircraft had an engine failure shortly after takeoff and pilot landed in a field. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/mooney-m20k/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('5870220') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/mooney-m20k/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.