# Mooney M20S - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 5870226 - Manufacturer (registry): MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORP. - Model: M20S - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 4 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS 2A3](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/2A3) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Mooney International Corporation - Registered aircraft: 58 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/mooney-m20s Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [AD 2024-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-14-03): Autopilot System · Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot (STC SA01866WI). Effective Aug 20, 2024 - [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022 - [AD 2012-05-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-05-09): Stabilizers · Mooney M20B, M20C, M20D and 10 more. Effective Mar 20, 2012 - [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005 - [AD 2001-23-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-23-17): GNS 430 units · Cessna 172, 182, 206 and 209 more. Effective Dec 28, 2001 - [AD 98-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-25-02): Top-mounted Antenna · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407, 172, 172A and 243 more. Effective Dec 22, 1998 - [AD 98-14-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-14-03): Transponders · Cessna 172, 172A, 172B and 230 more. Effective Aug 16, 1998 - [AD 75-23-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-23-04): Electric Gear Systems · Mooney M20, M20A, M20B and 12 more. Effective Dec 8, 1975 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (5) - [SAIB 2023-02](https://openairdocs.org/saib/2023-02): Landing Gear System. Issued Mar 3, 2023 - [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018 - [SAIB CE-14-12](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-14-12): Landing Gear System. Issued Mar 14, 2014 - [SAIB NE-13-32](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-32): Propeller Spinner Section. Issued May 9, 2013 - [SAIB SW-02-46](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-02-46): . Issued Sep 11, 2002 ## Registered aircraft (58, first 50) - [N10021](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10021): built 2002, S/N 30-0064 - [N1008R](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1008R): [Nicholas B Hall](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NICHOLAS%20B%20HALL), [Tampa, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Tampa), built 2000, S/N 30-0055 - [N10155](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10155): [Barth James T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARTH%20JAMES%20T), [Midlothian, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Midlothian), built 2000, S/N 30-0057 - [N1056T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1056T): [Tierno Patrick Louis](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TIERNO%20PATRICK%20LOUIS), [Seaford, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Seaford), S/N 30-0065 - [N127MA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N127MA): [Vtflyboy LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VTFLYBOY%20LLC), [Richmond, VT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VT/Richmond), built 2000, S/N 30-0058 - [N131MA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N131MA): [Desert Eagle Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DESERT%20EAGLE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque), built 2001, S/N 30-0059 - [N132MA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N132MA): [Barry Casey B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARRY%20CASEY%20B), [Wichita Falls, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Wichita%20Falls), built 2001, S/N 30-0060 - [N181KT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N181KT): built 2000, S/N 30-0056 - [N193FB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N193FB): [Diamond Sage LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DIAMOND%20SAGE%20LLC), [Herndon, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Herndon), built 2000, S/N 30-0054 - [N1992J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1992J): [Wet Ever LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WET%20EVER%20LLC), [Gainesville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Gainesville), built 1999, S/N 30-0042 - [N20098](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20098): built 1999, S/N 30-0029 - [N20849](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N20849): [Tradewind Ventures LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRADEWIND%20VENTURES%20LLC), [Evans, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Evans), built 1999, S/N 30-0017 - [N21314](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21314): [Merritt Robert](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MERRITT%20ROBERT), [De Kalb, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/De%20Kalb), built 1999, S/N 30-0020 - [N2135J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2135J): [Catalina Mountain Management LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CATALINA%20MOUNTAIN%20MANAGEMENT%20LLC), [Fremont, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Fremont), S/N 30-0022 - [N21399](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21399): [Zwiacher John W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZWIACHER%20JOHN%20W), [Green Lake, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Green%20Lake), built 1999, S/N 30-0025 - [N2140D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2140D): [Eaton Darryl S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EATON%20DARRYL%20S), [Santa Barbara, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Santa%20Barbara), built 2000, S/N 30-0044 - [N21452](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21452): [Moniri Robert](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MONIRI%20ROBERT), [Cumming, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Cumming), built 1999, S/N 30-0027 - [N21479](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21479): [Focht Ronald D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOCHT%20RONALD%20D), [Fort Myers, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Fort%20Myers), built 1999, S/N 30-0028 - [N2150X](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2150X): [Cascade Airplanes Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CASCADE%20AIRPLANES%20INC), [Visalia, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Visalia), built 1999, S/N 30-0036 - [N21530](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21530): [Graham Douglas E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRAHAM%20DOUGLAS%20E), [Matthews, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Matthews), built 1999, S/N 30-0030 - [N21612](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21612): [Newbury Kirsten](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEWBURY%20KIRSTEN), [Lake Oswego, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Lake%20Oswego), S/N 30-0045 - [N21632](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21632): [Skyking 60 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKYKING%2060%20LLC), [Tampa, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Tampa), built 1999, S/N 30-0006 - [N2165N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2165N): [Cronstadt Adams Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CRONSTADT%20ADAMS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1999, S/N 30-0007 - [N21669](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21669): [1432 Prince Street LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/1432%20PRINCE%20STREET%20LLC), [Eden, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Eden), built 1999, S/N 30-0008 - [N2166T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2166T): [Paradise Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PARADISE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Valrico, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Valrico), built 1999, S/N 30-0011 - [N2169W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2169W): [N2169w LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/N2169W%20LLC), [Golden, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Golden), built 1999, S/N 30-0019 - [N2170B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2170B): [Reiheld Amelia T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REIHELD%20AMELIA%20T), [Edenton, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Edenton), built 1999, S/N 30-0002 - [N21737](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N21737): [Eagle Series A Separate Series Of](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/EAGLE%20SERIES%20A%20SEPARATE%20SERIES%20OF), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), built 1999, S/N 30-0004 - [N2174J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2174J): [Safa Masoud](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SAFA%20MASOUD), [San Francisco, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Francisco), built 1999, S/N 30-0005 - [N2179W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2179W): [Albertin Ricardo](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALBERTIN%20RICARDO), [Washington, DC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DC/Washington), built 1999, S/N 30-0033 - [N2184N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2184N): [Plane Convenient LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20CONVENIENT%20LLC), [Canton, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Canton), built 1999, S/N 30-0039 - [N2186J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2186J): [Rsp Wealth Strategies LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RSP%20WEALTH%20STRATEGIES%20LLC), [Glen Allen, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Glen%20Allen), built 2000, S/N 30-0047 - [N2192N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2192N): [Arnold Mark Douglas](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARNOLD%20MARK%20DOUGLAS), [Holloway, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Holloway), built 1999, S/N 30-0041 - [N2208W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2208W): [Lets Fly Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LETS%20FLY%20INC), [Wauconda, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Wauconda), built 2000, S/N 30-0048 - [N220DB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N220DB): [Grosso John A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GROSSO%20JOHN%20A), [Princeton Junction, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Princeton%20Junction), built 1999, S/N 30-0035 - [N2215Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2215Y): [Naran Ashish H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NARAN%20ASHISH%20H), [Brookhaven, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Brookhaven), built 2000, S/N 30-0049 - [N2218M](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2218M): [Berry Jeffrey M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BERRY%20JEFFREY%20M), [Palmetto Bay, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Palmetto%20Bay), built 2000, S/N 30-0050 - [N2224F](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2224F): [E C Nelson Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/E%20C%20NELSON%20INC), [Rio Oso, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Rio%20Oso), built 2000, S/N 30-0051 - [N2234Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2234Q): [Jocz Mike](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOCZ%20MIKE), [Clifton, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Clifton), S/N 30-0052 - [N24KU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24KU): [Kr Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KR%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [Clinton, MS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MS/Clinton), built 1999, S/N 30-0038 - [N260AT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N260AT): [Aston William L II](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ASTON%20WILLIAM%20L%20II), [Granbury, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Granbury), built 2000, S/N 30-0046 - [N281JP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N281JP): [Prince Jeffrey S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRINCE%20JEFFREY%20S), [Mckinney, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Mckinney), built 1999, S/N 30-0021 - [N32HW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32HW): [Strader John Kelly](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STRADER%20JOHN%20KELLY), [Brenham, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Brenham), S/N 30-0003 - [N400ME](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N400ME): built 1999, S/N 30-0040 - [N442PT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N442PT): [Autodealersonly.Com Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AUTODEALERSONLY.COM%20INC), [Brunswick, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Brunswick), built 1999, S/N 30-0018 - [N555LM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N555LM): [Grey Sky LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GREY%20SKY%20LLC), [Bossier City, LA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/LA/Bossier%20City), built 1999, S/N 30-0009 - [N569K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N569K): [Cross Timbers Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROSS%20TIMBERS%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Bedford, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Bedford), built 1999, S/N 30-0026 - [N57DM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57DM): [Precision Aviation Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PRECISION%20AVIATION%20INC), [Tulsa, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Tulsa), built 1999, S/N 30-0014 - [N57FM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N57FM): [Cohen Aaron H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COHEN%20AARON%20H), [Chattanooga, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Chattanooga), built 1999, S/N 30-0034 - [N613DR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N613DR): [Lyons Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LYONS%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Raleigh, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Raleigh), built 2001, S/N 30-0062 All 58: https://openairdocs.org/model/mooney-m20s/aircraft.md ## NTSB investigations (9) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CEN20FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20FA049), Dec 31, 2019: Mooney M20S (N602TF), Olathe, KS, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to set the elevator trim properly for takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during climb out, an aerodynamic stall, and the… - [NTSB CEN11LA483](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA483), Jul 18, 2011: Mooney M20S (N442PT), San Antonio, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the go-around maneuver. - [NTSB CEN11CA462](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA462), Jul 3, 2011: Mooney M20S (N2234X), Washington Island, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing and his delayed remedial action to abort the landing. - [NTSB ERA09CA439](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09CA439), Jul 28, 2009: Mooney M20S (N1008R), Mayfield, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot prematurely retracting the landing gear and flaps during the aborted landing. - [NTSB MIA08CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA198), Sep 20, 2008: Mooney M20S (N2184N), New Castle, PA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The on-ground collision with a deer during the takeoff roll. A contributing factor in the accident was the failure to completely secure the airport perimeter. - [NTSB CHI03LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA143), Jun 2, 2003: Mooney M20S (N21737), West Chicago, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper flare, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. - [NTSB NYC02LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA022), Oct 31, 2001: Mooney M20S (N1008R), Buckhannon, WV, substantial damage. Probable cause: The CFI's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB CHI01LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01LA061), Jan 1, 2001: Mooney M20S (N2184N), Port Huron, MI, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane and the runway selected resulted in a tailwind condition. Factors associated with the accident were the gusty crosswind and the snow… - [NTSB LAX00LA352](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA352), Sep 28, 2000: Mooney M20S (N68FM), San Carlos, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during an aborted landing. ## FAA accident and incident reports (27) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Incident 20260113000029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260113000029I), Jan 13, 2026: Mooney Aircraft Corporation M20S (N92HW), Tulsa, OK, Minor damage. Pilot departed kgok enroute to ktul. Vectored for VFR landing on 18R. Pilot forgot to put landing gear down upon landing at ktul and skid upon runway. - [Incident 20241230022449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241230022449I), Dec 30, 2024: Mooney Aircraft Corp. M20S (N442PT), Brunswick, GA, Minor damage. Per the regional operations center 12/30/2024 @ 6:40 local EST describing they had called the zjx omic as 2356Z and reported an aircraft incident at the… - [Incident 20200805009479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200805009479I), Aug 5, 2020: Mooney Aircraft Corp. M20S (N21737), Colorado Spring, CO, Minor damage. On August 5, 2020, 1000AM local time, Mooney M-20S, N21737 suffered a partial gear-up landing on rwy 17L at cos. There were two crewmwmbers on board the… - [Accident 20191231017039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191231017039A), Dec 31, 2019: Mooney Aircraft Corp. M20S (N602TF), Olathe, KS, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Witnesses reported that the takeoff roll appeared to be normal. The aircraft lifted off quickly and immediately entered a very steep climb. The witnesses… - [Incident 20170905017629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170905017629I), Sep 5, 2017: Mooney Aircraft Corp. M20S (N21632), Tampa, FL, No damage. Pilot landed runway 23 with left brake on resulting in a blown LH main tire. When exiting the active runway the aircraft was unresponsive and the left main… - [Incident 20140316004789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140316004789I), Mar 16, 2014: Mooney Aircraft Corp. M20S (N2215Y), Opalocka, FL, Minor damage. On 03/16/2014 pilot [privacy data omitted] landed gear up in a Mooney model 020 at opf rnw 12, there were 2 passengers on board , there were no injuries… - [Accident 20110718014879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110718014879A), Jul 18, 2011: Mooney Aircraft Corp. M20S (N442PT), San Antonio, TX, Substantial damage. On landing N442PT did a go around retracting the gear and flaps. Adding full power at 75 knots and high pitch attitude the plane fall off on the left wing… - [Accident 20110703013119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110703013119A), Jul 3, 2011: Mooney Aircraft Corp. M20S (N2234X), Washington Isla, WI, Substantial damage. Aircraft touched down on threshold of grass runway 14 at wasington Island airport and bounced twice. After second bounce, aircraft initiated a go around,… - [Incident 20110308003789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110308003789I), Mar 8, 2011: Mooney Aircraft Corp. M20S (N78TF), Lapeer, MI, Substantial damage. Pilot mismanaged controls during start procedure, then failed to recover control of the aircraft before it struck a fuel pump protective barrier and then a… - [Incident 20101217053859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101217053859I), Dec 17, 2010: Mooney Airc M20S (N555LM), Shreveport, LA, Minor damage. Pilot entered traffic pattern got distracted and forgot to put down landing gear. Pilot landed the aircraft with very little damage to the airplane and there… - [Accident 20090728012169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090728012169A), Jul 28, 2009: Mooney M20S (N1008R), Mayfield, KY, Substantial damage. Pilot retracted landing gear prior to retracting flaps to the approach position without establishing a positive rate of climb while executing a go-around. Due… - [Accident 20080920848619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080920848619A), Sep 20, 2008: Mooney M20S (N2184N), New Castle, PA, Substantial damage. (-23) PIC was on a pleasure flight and practicing takeoffs and landings at ucp. During takeoff roll at approximately 500 feet down the runway airspeed 50 KTS,… - [Incident 20070819019049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070819019049I), Aug 19, 2007: Mooney M20S (N2208W), Cedar Key, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) On August 19, 2007, at 1538 EDT, a Mooney M-20-S, N2208W, registered to the pilot [privacy data omitted] and [privacy data omitted] landed with the gear… - [Incident 20070608825069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070608825069I), Jun 8, 2007: Mooney M20R (N2165N), Flora, IL, Minor damage. (-23) The aircraft landed gear up. This incident is closed with this report. - [Incident 20051009024939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051009024939I), Oct 9, 2005: Mooney M20S (N10021), Glendale, AZ, Minor damage. (-23) Airman attempted to land in gusty crosswind conditions (13 to 23 knots direct right crosswind). Aircraft floated 1000 feet down runway, after touchdown… - [Incident 20050917032989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050917032989I), Sep 17, 2005: Mooney M20S (N625TB), Belmar/Farmingd, NJ, Destroyed. (-23) Pilot was initially landing noticed aircraft on runway. Pilot did go around, retracting landing gear. Upon returning to land, PIC neglected to follow… - [Incident 20031030030799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031030030799I), Oct 30, 2003: Mooney M20S (N2234X), Toms River, NJ, Minor damage. (-23) Landing gear would not extend. Pilot landed aircraft gear up. Aircraft received minor damage to the belly pan, both nose gear doors, and propeller. The… - [Incident 20030721016189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030721016189I), Jul 21, 2003: Mooney M20S (N2186J), Midland, TX, Minor damage. (-23) A rated pilot was continuing flight training in an FAR 141 school. He was flying solo, working on a commercial airplane course. On his second landing, he… - [Accident 20030601018789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030601018789A), Jun 1, 2003: Mooney M20S (N21737), Chicago/West Ch, IL, Substantial damage. (-23) Flared too high in landing and bounced twice. Unable to control aircraft during go-around attempt. Ran off runway. - [Incident 20030328004189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030328004189I), Mar 28, 2003: Mooney M20S (N21612), Midland, TX, Substantial damage. (-23) On March 28, 2003, at approximately 11:25 CST local time, the pilot of N21612, a Mooney M20S aircraft, made a gear up landing on runway 34L at Midland… - [Incident 20030227005889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030227005889I), Feb 27, 2003: Mooney M20S (N2184N), Antigo, WI, Minor damage. (-23) On 27 February 2003, at 1950 CDT, at Antigo, WI, a Mooney 20-S, N2184N flown by mark a. woods, made an approach to runway 34 and landed gear up. The… - [Incident 20020827025499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020827025499I), Aug 27, 2002: Mooney M20S (N57DM), Boston, MA, Minor damage. (-23) N57DM, Mooney-20-S, IFR, landed Boston runway 33R gear up at 0841 EDT, 8/27/02. Three people onboard, no injuries, aircraft sustained minor damage to… - [Accident 20011031029369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011031029369A), Oct 31, 2001: Mooney M20S (N1008R), Buckhannon, WV, Substantial damage. (.19) On October 31, 2001, about 1830 eastern standard time, a Mooney M20S, N1008R, was substantially damaged while landing at the Upshur County Regional… - [Incident 20010715021749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010715021749I), Jul 15, 2001: Mooney M20S (N193FB), Leesburg, VA, Minor damage. (-23) Operator failed to lower landing gear or use check list on final. Aircraft damaged propeller, engine, nose gear doors and skin on belly of aircraft.… - [Accident 20010101038139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010101038139A), Jan 1, 2001: Mooney M20S (N2184N), Port Huron, MI, No damage. (-23) N2184N, Mooney 20S, landed at the st. Clair county airport, Port Huron, Michigan on runway 04 at 011735Z and went off the right side of the runway and… - [Accident 20000927014089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000927014089A), Sep 27, 2000: Mooney M20S (N68FM), San Carlos, CA, No damage. (-23) N68FM, a Mooney model 220S serial number 30-0031, crashed while landing at San Carlos Airport around 18:30 September 27, 2000. The pilot reported he had… - [Incident 20000819024079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000819024079I), Aug 19, 2000: Mooney M20S (N21314), Shawnee, OK, Minor damage. (-23)The aircraft first contacted runway 17 at Shawnee Municipal Airport (snl) about 2000 feet from the runway numbers as evident by the scrape marks on the… ## Service difficulty reports (7) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2017FA0000118](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2017FA0000118), Mar 22, 2017: HOSE. DETERIORATED. STANDBY VACUUM SYSTEM FOUND INOPERATIVE. ELECTRIC DRIVEN PUMP FOUND FULL OF THICK OILY SUBSTANCE. HOSE FROM PUMP TO FIREWALL WAS FULL OF THIS FLUID BUT THERE WA - [SDR 2015FA0000025](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2015FA0000025), Sep 29, 2014: BOLT. LOOSE. DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE UPPER ENGINE MOUNT TO FIREWALL BOLTS HAD INSUFFICIENT TORQUE DUE TO THE FIREWALL INSULATION COMPRESSED BETWEEN T - [SDR FAA20140307000147](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FAA20140307000147), Mar 18, 2013: HOSE. DETERIORATED. LOW VACUUM ON THE STANDBY VACUUM PUMP. DURING REPLACEMENT, NOTICED AN OILY SUBSTANCE IN THE INLET HOSE OF THE STANDBY VACUUM PUMP. INTERNAL INSPECTION OF THE PU - [SDR 2003FA0001260](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001260), Nov 19, 2003: CLUTCH SPRING. BROKEN. IN FLIGHT, 178.3 HOURS SINCE COMPLIANCE WITH MFG SB AND MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF NO BACK CLUTCH SPRING WITH NEW. BOTH TANG ENDS BROKE OFF OF SPRING INSIDE OF LA - [SDR 2003FA0000450](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000450), May 1, 2003: SKIN. SEPARATED. SKIN ON RIGHT HAND GEAR DOOR SEPARATED FROM THE GEARDOOR FRAME. - [SDR 20010529CW014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010529CW014), Mar 13, 2001: LATCH. WORN. DURING ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, FOUND MAGNETIC LATCH FOR ALTERNATE AIR DOOR BOX VERY WORN AND AREA AROUND IT COVERED IN ALUMINUM DUST. THE LATCH HOLDS THE DOOR IN TH - [SDR 99ZZZX4062](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX4062), Sep 1, 1999: FUEL CELL. LEAKING. FUEL LEAK UNDER FORWARD WING WALK, TWO INBOARD SCREWS. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (206, first 50) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC - [STC SA02279AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02279AT): Installation of a Boom Beam bulb, starter, and ballast. Whelen Aerospace Technologies - [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC - [STC SA01134DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01134DE): Installation of EarthX ETX680-24-TSO Lithium Battery. EarthX Inc - [STC SA12406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12406WI): Installation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00079NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA02511SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02511SE): Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s). CiES Inc - [STC SA01866WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01866WI): Installation of Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot with Electronic Stability and Protection. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA01005DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01005DE): Installation of a EarthX ETX900-TSO Lithium battery. EarthX Inc - [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC - [STC SA5581SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5581SW): Installation of ALCOR true-flow/ totalizer system. Alcor LLC. Lists M20 Series - [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA04046CH PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%201): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc - [STC SA04378CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04378CH): Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH. SureFly Partners Ltd - [STC SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics - [STC SA02386AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02386AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems. AeroLED's Holding LLC - [STC SA04568CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04568CH): Installation of the uAvionix tailBeaconX, a tail mounted position light with integrated Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and 1090MHz Mode-S transponder functionality. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA3540NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3540NM): Installation of modified nose gear bushings. LASAR Inc - [STC ST01554LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01554LA): Installation of a Nose Landing Gear Steering Horn Assembly. LASAR Inc - [STC SA01899WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01899WI): Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA02019WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019WI): Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio. Peregrine - [STC SA04400NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04400NY): Installation of the Integrated Back-up Battery System (IBBS). TCW Technologies LLC - [STC SA04192NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04192NY): KFD 900 Primary Flight Display System Additional Functions. Honeywell International Inc - [STC SA00756DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00756DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Sensor. Peregrine - [STC SA04586CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04586CH): Installation of Electroair Back Up Battery Panel System Control. Electroair Aquisition Corp - [STC SA03165CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03165CH): Installation of MT Propeller model MTV-14-D/(188-193)-30( ) in Mooney aircraft models M20R, M20S and M20TN. McFarlane Aviation LLC - [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc - [STC SA04231CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04231CH): Installation and activation of a TruTrak Vizion autopilot system. Honeywell International Inc - [STC SA02203AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02203AK): Installation of FlightLogic Synthetic Vision Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS-SV). Genesys Aerosystems Inc - [STC SA02444AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02444AK): Approval of the L-3 Communications NGT 9000/9000R ADS-B system installed. ADS-B Technologies LLC - [STC SA01818WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01818WI): Installation of Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument. Garmin International Inc - [STC SA09902AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA09902AC): Installation of BendixKing KFD 900 Flight Display System. Honeywell International Inc. (Bendix King) - [STC SA11174SC PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11174SC%20PAGE%201): Installation of BendixKing by Honeywell KSN 770 and KSN 765 WAAS LPV approach capable nav/comm systems. Honeywell International Inc (Bendix King) - [STC SA02265SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02265SE): Installation of a camera housing. Airborne Sensor LLC - [STC SA10822SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10822SC): Installation of EFD1000 Primary Flight Display. Aspen Avionics Inc - [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation - [STC SA04181NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04181NY): Installation of the KFC 230 Aerocruze Automatic Flight Control System. Honeywell International Inc - [STC SA04182NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04182NY): Installation of BendixKing KA 310 Autopilot Adapter. Honeywell International Inc - [STC SA02426AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02426AK): Approval of the FreeFlight FDL-978-TX ADS-B system installed. FreeFlight Systems - [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation - [STC SA10236SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA10236SC): Installation of a GDC 31 Roll Steering Converter. DAC International Inc - [STC SA00824WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00824WI-D): Installation of Bendix/King KMD 150 MDF Multi-Function Display. Honeywell International Inc - [STC SA00933WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00933WI-D): Installation of Bendix/King KMD 550 Multi-Function Display (MFD) system and optional Bendix/King KGP 560 General Aviation Enhanced ground proximity warning system (GA-EGPWS) and optional BF Goodrich WX 500 Stormscope. Honeywell International Inc - [STC SA00934WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00934WI-D): Installation of Bendix/King KLN 94 GPS (Global Positioning System) Navigation Receiver for IFR enroute and non-precision approach operations. Honeywell International Inc - [STC SA00771WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00771WI-D): Installation of Bendix/King KFC 225 automatic flight control system. Honeywell International Inc All 206: https://openairdocs.org/model/mooney-m20s/stcs.md --- 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.