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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 5870221

Manufacturer (registry)
MOONEY
Model
M20L
Registry code
5870221
Registered
16 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
4
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDS2A3
Holder
Mooney International Corporation

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 32

1987Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 9

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1975In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 4

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Registered aircraft · 16

N111MMHazaveh Kami · Reading, PAS/N 26-0026N133MPMorristown Helicopter Services · Ft Lauderdale, FLS/N 26-0012N134MPMcalpine David B · Fort Worth, TXS/N 26-0014
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STCs approved for this model · 204

STC SA00061LAInstallation of JPI digital tachometer.J P InstrumentsSTC SA00068SEInstallation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1)Electronics International Inc.STC SA00071SECockpit sun visor installation.Rosen Sunvisor Systems LLC
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NTSB investigations · 8

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 2 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 5 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR14FA320Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20L - NO Series · San Diego, CAThe pilot's failure to achieve climb performance and maintain sufficient airspeed during a go-around, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure…Jul 31, 2014 · N147MP · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12FA297Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportMooney M20L · Scottsdale, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during an aborted landing, and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his premature flap…Jul 9, 2012 · N137MP · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA153Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20L · Newberg, ORThe pilot's inadequate flare and his delay in executing an aborted landing. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions.Aug 14, 2002 · N1024Z · Substantial damageNTSB SEA00LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20L · Hailey, IDThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. A crosswind condition was a factor.Sep 9, 2000 · N1024Z · Substantial damageNTSB ATL94FA012Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20L · Hohenwald, TNThe pilot's impaired judgement and performance by flying while under the influence of drugs, that resulted in his continuation of VFR flight at night in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) and his failure to maintain proper altitude (or clearance) from…Nov 4, 1993 · N132MP · DestroyedNTSB ATL90IA087Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMooney M-20L · Augusta, GAThe reported performance problem during climbout was undetermined. The pilot's decision to land with the landing gear retracted contributed to the minor damage sustained.Mar 25, 1990 · N1024Z · Minor damageNTSB LAX84LA105Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Supai, AZThe plt was transporting an external load of drywall panels when the acft's eng chip light illuminated. He set the load down & inspected the acft & eng. Finding nothing wrong, he reconnected the cable which was connected to the net containing the panels.…Dec 13, 1983 · N10MP · Substantial damageNTSB MIA77FLG37Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 305A · Aiken, SCSep 18, 1977 · N5257G · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 23

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date.

Incident 20260419004249IMooney M20L · Vero Beach, FLOn 04/19/2026 at kvrb, around 15:35 local time, the pilot of the aircraft failed to extend the landing gear and landed the aircraft gear up, damaging the belly of the aircraft.Apr 19, 2026 · N823TH · Minor damageIncident 20250307002979IMooney M20L · Oxnard, CAThe pilot was flying off the coast near ventura, CA at 3,500 ft MSL when the engine started vibrating. The pilot reduced power immediatly to idle and considered a cyclinder might have departed. The engine had been operating normal with no vibrations. At idle…Mar 7, 2025 · N78MP · Minor damageIncident 20230601011949IMooney M20L · Immokalee, FLPart 91 operation of a Mooney M20L, registration [privacy data omitted] serial number 26-0020, conducting a VFR cross country flight with the pilot and one (1) passenger from bob white field airport (X61) to the Florida keys marathon international airport…Jun 1, 2023 · N63MP · Minor damage
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Service difficulty reports · 2

SDR 20001214SH027Link · crackedDURING ANNUAL INSP, NOTICED PAINT ON OUTSIDE OF THE SHOCK LINK SHOWED SIGNS OF METAL UNDERNEATH CRACKING. PAINT REMOVED, PART VISUALLY AND DYE PENETRANT INSPECTED. NO CRACKS FOUND. NOTICED SHOCK DISCS COMPRESSED OUT OF LIMITS. UPON REMOVAL, NOTICED SHOCK LIOct 5, 2000 · N78MP · Mooney M20L · Nose/Tail Landing GearSDR 97ZZZX4799Steering System · failedDURING TOUCH AND GO LANDING, LOST CONTROL OF ACFT FOLLOWING TOUCH DOWN. ACFT RECEIVED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE AFTER VEERING TO LEFT. NLG BROKE AND RT MLG COLLAPSED. IT IS BELIEVED RUDDER NLG STEERING SYSTEM BOLT SHEARED.Oct 20, 1997 · N3426X · Mooney M20L · Landing Gear Steering System
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