# FAA incident reports: Mooney M20R A list on [Mooney M20R](https://openairdocs.org/model/mooney-m20r.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 3 · 120 reports - [Incident 20260621005889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260621005889I.md): Mooney M20R · San Marcos, TX · Jun 21, 2026 · N205BF · Minor damage > The incident aircraft landed on runway 8 at San Marcos Regional Airport (khyi), then departed the active runway on taxiway b. upon landing the PIC noted unusual amount of rudder was required to maintain the ground taxi heading. Due to the short distance… - [Incident 20260208001419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260208001419I.md): Mooney M20R · Jackson, TN · Feb 8, 2026 · N567RD · Minor damage > Aircraft departed kosciusko ms (osx) at approximately 0730. Aircraft arrived at mkl landed runway 20 ATC directed pilot to exit taxiway alpha 3. Pilot was to fast ATC gave them alternate taxiway alpha 2. Pilot noticed ice/snow they did not find it unusual but… - [Incident 20250915014639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250915014639I.md): Mooney M20R · Abilene, TX · Sep 15, 2025 · N514SG · Minor damage > On September 15, at 21:03 CDT, a Mooney M20R incurred minor damage while attempting to land when its nosewheel failed during touchdown. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The aircraft was being operated on a personal flight. Visual meteorological… - [Incident 20250912013989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250912013989I.md): Mooney M20R · Waterford, MI · Sep 12, 2025 · N16RM · Minor damage > The pilot missed putting the gear down prior to landing. While in the flare, the passenger called out gear. The pilot applied full power, but it was to late. The prop made contact with runway 27L. The pilot did not recognize the sound of the gear warning… - [Incident 20250507005769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250507005769I.md): Mooney M20R · Dubois, PA · May 7, 2025 · N9124M · Minor damage > Aircraft sustained a gear up landing on runway 25. Pilot was doing touch and goes prior to the last attempt. Pilot neglected to follow the checklist and the gear handle was omitted on the last landing. Airframe damage consisted of the carbon fiber belly… - [Incident 20240812009759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240812009759I.md): Mooney M20R · Hebron, KY · Aug 12, 2024 · N1004Q · No damage > [privacy data omitted], Landed runway 36R and the brakes locked up for unknown reasons causing the aircraft to veer left into the grass and become disabled. No damage noted upon visual inspection. Aircraft brake system was checked prior to departure, found to… - [Incident 20240803012539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240803012539I.md): Mooney M20R · Grants, NM · Aug 3, 2024 · N444HK · Minor damage > On August 3, 2024, at approximately 1305 MDT, a Mooney M20R, landed gear-up on rwy 13 at the Grants-milan muncipal airport, kgnt, and skidded down the runway and came to a complete stop. This resulted in minor damage to the aircraft. The private pilot was not… - [Incident 20240308015819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240308015819I.md): Mooney M20R · Lawrenceville, GA · Mar 8, 2024 · N120GX · Minor damage > Pilot with work colleague were flying from khwy to klzu. IFR flight plan was filed but wx was VFR from depart w/ possible IMC at lzu. ATIS approach info @ lzu 100 @ 10KTS. While in contact VFR, cleared to land behind corp acft. Pilot states ATIS info did not… - [Incident 20231126019959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231126019959I.md): Mooney M20R · Santa Maria, CA · Nov 26, 2023 · N1006A · Minor damage > Aircraft approached to land at smx, main tires touched down with no incident, once nose wheel touched down, aircraft veered left. Pilot attempted to turn right and was unsuccessful. Aircraft slid off side of runway, damaging propeller and landing gear on dirt… - [Incident 20231120019359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231120019359I.md): Mooney M20R · Butler, PA · Nov 20, 2023 · N21434 · Substantial damage > On 11/20/2023 the pilot in command landed gear up at Butler county airport at approximately 1300. The PIC reported that he thought he had placed the gear handle in the down position. Video evidence showed that the gear was in the up position. The pilot… - [Incident 20230919014759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230919014759I.md): Mooney M20R · Birmingham, AL · Sep 19, 2023 · N322RW · Minor damage > Pilot proceeded with normal routine landing. During landing rollout, the forward part of aircraft began to shimmy left to right resulting with nose landing gear breaking off and propellars hitting ground. The plane came to complete stop with no additional… - [Accident 20230726014739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230726014739A.md): Mooney M20R · Chattanooga, TN · Jul 26, 2023 · N62GH · Substantial damage > Door came open in-flight on climb out. Aircraft remained in pattern and came back around for landing. Hit approach light system and came to stop about 900 feet short of the runway. Both pilot actions contributed to this event as crew coordination and division… - [Accident 20230625006489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230625006489A.md): Mooney M20R · Oak Island, NC · Jun 25, 2023 · N13LV · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Aircraft was witnessed on the ramp with the operator prior to taxi. The pilot started his engine and started to taxi, and with heavy smoke comming from the engine. He then stopped before turning onto the paralell taxiway to runway 23 there was no smoke at… - [Accident 20230614017879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230614017879A.md): Mooney M20R · Watertown, WI · Jun 14, 2023 · N1025C · Destroyed · 2 fatal > On June 14th, 2023 at 0904 CDT a Mooney M20R, [privacy data omitted], impacted the ground. According to msn airport radar data the aircraft reached 2900FT before rapidly decending. This occurred approximately 4 minutes after take off from ryv airport. The… - [Incident 20230501012639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230501012639I.md): Mooney M20R · Madras, OR · May 1, 2023 · N102PT · Minor damage > PIC was building hours in type for insurance. Aircraft [privacy data omitted] was in right seat during these flights. PIC landed aircraft and was configuring for a touch and go. Aircraft was rolling with power reduced and below vr when PIC brought flaps up… - [Incident 20230326003629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230326003629I.md): Mooney M20R · San Diego, CA · Mar 26, 2023 · N1006A · Minor damage > On March 26, 2023 Mooney [privacy data omitted] had a propeller strike on landing runway 26R at ksdm. Aircraft was able to taxi off the runway and to the ramp. There was damage to the propeller and the nose landing gear from impacting the ground. There were… - [Incident 20221207023349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221207023349I.md): Mooney M20R · Hollywood, FL · Dec 7, 2022 · N143AB · Minor damage > Aircraft touched down just past the 10R number, a light touch with a slight crosswind correction applied. Aerodynamic braking was applied, shortly afterwards aircraft jostled and impacted runway surface. Aircraft skidded on runway for remaining distance,… - [Incident 20210204000669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210204000669I.md): Mooney M20R · North Kingston, RI · Feb 4, 2021 · N22184 · Minor damage > The pilot stated final approach to landing on runway 34 at koqu was normal. The touchdown on the main gear was smooth. Upon lowering the nose gear, it suddenly felt like the aircraft was on a gravel runway. As the weight of the plane settled forward, attempts… - [Incident 20201105016999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201105016999I.md): Mooney M20R · Pittsfield, MA · Nov 5, 2020 · N278DB · Minor damage > While landing on runway 26 at approximatley 17:15 pilot noticed a deer in the middle of the runway directly in front of him. The pilot then banked the aircraft to the left. When the nose wheel touched down the plane veered off the left side of the runway and… - [Accident 20200909012829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200909012829A.md): Mooney M20R · Weston, FL · Sep 9, 2020 · N120GX · Substantial damage > On September 9, 2020, at approximately 0945 eastern standard time. A Mooney M20R (N120GX), registered to [privacy data omitted] on a 14 CFR 91 VFR flight from naples, FL (wing south airpark FA-37) inbound to fort lauderdale executive airport (fxe). About 15… - [Incident 20200529003379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200529003379I.md): Mooney M20R · Mena, AR · May 29, 2020 · N100DX · Minor damage > On may 29, 2020 about 1400 central daylight time, a Mooney M20R, N100DX was enroute from denton, TX (kdto) to Mena, AR (kmez) where the pilot in command landed the aircraft with the landing gear retracted. The aircraft sustained minor damage to the belly of… - [Incident 20200509021879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200509021879I.md): Mooney M20R · Las Cruces, NM · May 9, 2020 · N16RM · Minor damage > On may 9, 2020, a Mooney M20R registered to [privacy data omitted], landed gear up at Las Cruces international airport, Las Cruces, new Mexico while on a local pleasure flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and a flight plan was not… - [Incident 20200303000499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200303000499I.md): Mooney M20R · Gaithersburg, MD · Mar 3, 2020 · N9169B · Minor damage > Gaithersburg, MD (gai): N9169B, M20P, went off the end of runway 14 during landing. Minor damage to nose gear and prop/engine sustained. Three persons on board, no injuries. Weather conditions at time of event: Temperature-54 f Dew point-46 f Humidity-74%… - [Incident 20200220002409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200220002409I.md): Mooney M20R · Leesburg, VA · Feb 20, 2020 · N42MD · Minor damage > Pilot landed aircraft with the gear up. Minor damage to aircraft and no one was hurt. Comments: weather was clear VFR and not a factor. [privacy data omitted] Acknowledged being the PIC. He holds the appropriate ratings and was the sole manipulator of the… - [Incident 20191012016049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191012016049I.md): Mooney M20R · Smyrna, TN · Oct 12, 2019 · N9159Q · Minor damage > During takeoff roll the aircraft nose became light at 55 knots. The pilot heard and felt a bang under the aircraft. The pilot noticed the nose going down but was able to takeoff at 65 knots. The tower notified the pilot that the nose gear assembly was on the… - [Incident 20190809016089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190809016089I.md): Mooney M20R · Dubois, PA · Aug 9, 2019 · N9124M · Minor damage > PIC stated that he had a normal VMC approach to runway 25 at the kduj, Dubois-jefferson county airport. The aircraft crossed the runway threshold at 80 knots. PIC stated that while in the landing flare over the 1,000' runway markings, the aircraft violently… - [Incident 20190616007149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190616007149I.md): Mooney M20R · Nantucket, MA · Jun 16, 2019 · N77PH · Minor damage > Aircraft landed runway 6 on what appeared to the pilot to be a normal uneventful landing and parked on the ramp. During pushing aircraft back to its parking spot, the pilot noticed the propeller had damage. - [Incident 20190516004739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190516004739I.md): Mooney M20R · Oxford, CT · May 16, 2019 · N557RM · Minor damage > Oxc tower reported that [privacy data omitted] was on approach for landing and began to porpoise the aircraft and had a propeller strike at which time she performed a go around and then landed the aircraft. - [Incident 20190424003369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190424003369I.md): Mooney M20R · Bessemer, AL · Apr 24, 2019 · N2159E · Minor damage > Aircraft landed on runway 5 in VMC with gear and flaps in the up position. Aircraft experienced a prop strike with ground causing sudden stop to power plant. No mechanical malfunctions with the landing gear system were evident or suspected. - [Incident 20190212010149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190212010149I.md): Mooney M20R · Sherman, TX · Feb 12, 2019 · N346PS · Minor damage > Pilot entered the pattern at swi. Pilot landed at swi with the gear in the up position. - [Incident 20180810010649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180810010649I.md): Mooney M20R · Shenandoah, VA · Aug 10, 2018 · N444HK · Minor damage > Aircraft taxied to do runup on the outside taxiway of a split taxiway. When complete and attempting to taxi onto the runway he did not see the painted yellow "island" with taxi lights around it that seperated the split taxiway. Thus taixing through that… - [Accident 20180416003749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180416003749A.md): Mooney M20R · San Antonio, TX · Apr 16, 2018 · N6868 · Substantial damage > On April 16, 2018 at approximately 1420 local, Mooney N6868, registered to ^Mr. William m. pearson^, landed on runway 30 where it ran out of runway and rolled off the end at Twin Oaks Airport (T94). The aircraft came to rest on heimer road, a residential road… - [Incident 20171227023839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171227023839I.md): Mooney M20R · Kansas City, MO · Dec 27, 2017 · N77PH · Minor damage > The pilot stated that after reaching full power for takeoff on runway 19R, the aircraft began to veer left of centerline for an unknown reason. The aircraft skidded off the left side of the runway and came to a stop in the grass island. - [Incident 20170826012109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170826012109I.md): Mooney M20R · Bessemer, AL · Aug 26, 2017 · N4654M · Minor damage > The pilot reported that the number 1 alternator bus circuit breaker tripped causing a loss of electrical power. The circuit breaker was reset and electrical power was momentarily restored. The pilot elected to return to keky. The number 2 alternator bus… - [Accident 20170714010759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170714010759A.md): Mooney M20R · Venice, FL · Jul 14, 2017 · N57GX · Substantial damage > On July 14, 2017, at 10:43 EDT time a Mooney M20R, N57GX, s/n 29-0357 landed at the Venice municipal airport (vnc) in Venice, FL. After touchdown, the aircraft exited the runway, traveling approximately 1000 feet, and coming in contact with a 4 foot deep… - [Accident 20170509004899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170509004899A.md): Mooney M20R · Myrtle Beach, SC · May 9, 2017 · N20835 · Substantial damage > On may 9, 2017, about 1630 eastern daylight time, a privately owned and operated Mooney M20R, N20835, was ditched in the atlantic ocean shortly after takeoff from Myrtle Beach International Airport (myr), Myrtle Beach, south carolina. The private pilot was… - [Incident 20160821008189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160821008189I.md): Mooney M20R · Flandreau, SD · Aug 21, 2016 · N91692 · Minor damage > On Sunday August 21, 2016 at approximately 11:30AM a pilot departed the Flandreau, SD municipal airport (4P3) to conduct some proficiency flying. At approximately 12:15PM on his approach to 4P3 he communicated twice with another aircraft that he knew was… - [Incident 20160724011509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160724011509I.md): Mooney M20R · Oshkosh, WI · Jul 24, 2016 · N999JW · Minor damage > On July 24, 2016 Mooney M20R N999JW was landing on runway 27 (green dot) at Oshkosh Wittman Regional Airport (kosh). Weather was VMC with winds 210 at 7 KTS. Upon touching down, approx 100 feet into the landing rollout, the right landing gear collapsed, a few… - [Incident 20151125020409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151125020409I.md): Mooney M20R · Miami, FL · Nov 25, 2015 · N898PJ · No damage > Approximately 12 to 15 miles from Miami Executive Airport (tmb) engine began to run rough. The tower was advised and the aircraft was cleared for a straight in landing. Taxied to ramp without incident. - [Incident 20151014020899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151014020899I.md): Mooney M20R · Santa Ana, CA · Oct 14, 2015 · N535C · Minor damage > Aircraft N535C, Mooney M20R, in the VFR pattern, landed gear up on runway 20L, Santa Ana, CA. On October 14, 2015 at approximately 1745 PDT. Go around instructions were issued, aircraft came to rest on ry 20L between taxiway juliet and hotel. - [Accident 20150627010489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150627010489A.md): Mooney M20R · West Mifflin, PA · Jun 27, 2015 · N93TK · Substantial damage > While on an ILS visual approach for landing on 28R, N93TK bounced twice off of the ground after touchdown and drifted to the left side of the runway. The pilot attempted to abort the landing; however, during the struggle to control the aircraft, the right… - [Accident 20140106000119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140106000119A.md): Mooney M20R · Boyne City, MI · Jan 6, 2014 · N1046L · Destroyed · 2 fatal > AWOS weather report for cvx reported at 0655 local, wind 340 degrees at 16 knots gusting to 27 knots, visibility 1 3/4 miles with light snow, scattered clouds at 1,800, broken clouds at 2,500 feet, overcast clouds at 2,900 feet, temperature minus 12 degrees… - [Accident 20131107021529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131107021529A.md): Mooney M20R · Loveland, CO · Nov 7, 2013 · N1006A · Substantial damage > On Thursday, November 7, 2013, at approximately 11:25 am MST, a Mooney, M20R, registered as N1006A, recieved substantial damage when the aircraft impacted terrain at ft. Collins-Loveland municipal (kfnl) airport, after an apparent failed attempt at a… - [Accident 20130804016399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130804016399A.md): Mooney M20R · Tallahassee, FL · Aug 4, 2013 · N1034S · Substantial damage > On August 4, 2013, at approximately 1211 EDT, aircraft N1034S, serial # 29-0456, Mooney 20R, landed gear up at Tallahassee Regional Airport, Tallahassee, Florida. Airport weather conditions reported as VMC. 2 POB with no reported injuries. Aircraft sustained… - [Incident 20130721012149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130721012149I.md): Mooney M20R · Chelan, WA · Jul 21, 2013 · N9624M · Minor damage > The pilot could not get information from CTAF so overflew to check wind sock. He made an approach to runway 2 from over the lake and through the saddle between the lake and the airfield. After flying through the saddle he was unable to descend fast enough to… - [Incident 20130424006019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130424006019I.md): Mooney M20R · West Memphis, AR · Apr 24, 2013 · N627PM · Minor damage > On 04/24/2013 N627PM aircraft was landing at the West Memphis airport (awm),West Memphis, Arkansas. Aircraft was being operated by [privacy data omitted]pilot a private rated pilot with a valid 3rd class medical. The aircraft landed with the landing gear in… - [Incident 20130223006719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130223006719I.md): Mooney M20R · San Antonio, TX · Feb 23, 2013 · N1026F · Minor damage > After landing and during the roll out, the pilot mistakenly moved the landing gear handle instead of the flap handle. The aircraft still had sufficient speed to allow the gear to retract. Conditions were VMC and the runway was dry. There was one passenger on… - [Incident 20121114024499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121114024499I.md): Mooney M20R · Lumberton, NJ · Nov 14, 2012 · N1045X · Minor damage > 11/14/2012 Received a report that a Mooney M20R, serial number 29-0232, N1045X struck two deer upon landing at south jersey regional airport (vay), runway 8 at 12:00 EST. Weather; clear and unlimited visibility. The pilot performed a normal landing, and… - [Incident 20120916020859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120916020859I.md): Mooney M20R · Richmond Hts, OH · Sep 16, 2012 · N999JW · Substantial damage > [privacy data omitted] Indicated that during the landing phase at 38D, he estabilished a higher than normal sink rate. Once recogonized, he added full power. Subsequently, the aircraft landed nose first causing the propeller to strike the ground as well as… - [Incident 20120305004129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120305004129I.md): Mooney M20R · Concord, NC · Mar 5, 2012 · N20835 · Minor damage > The pilot was landing on rwy 2. He failed to put the landing gear down. The aircraft slid approximately 1000 ft. before stopping. Pilot does not remember seeing gear down light or hearing the warning horn. Pilot was wearing bose noise cancelling headset. 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