NTSB investigations: Mooney M20J, CA
49 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Mooney M20J. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
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NTSB WPR26FA198Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportMooney M20J · Woodlake, CAOn May 23, 2026, about 1034 Pacific daylight time, a Mooney M20J, N4452H, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Woodlake, California. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations part 91…NTSB WPR22LA097Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20J · Paradise, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath which resulted in a collision with terrain.NTSB WPR21FA272Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20J · Dinsmore, CAThe airplane’s degraded engine performance due to wear to the intake cam lobes, which diminished the airplane’s takeoff and climb performance, resulting in a subsequent collision with trees.NTSB WPR21LA148Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20J · Alturas, CAThe student pilot's improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing, loss of airplane control and subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB WPR20CA181Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Healdsburg, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a landing gear collapse.NTSB WPR18FA251Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20J · Palo Alto, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around due to his premature flap retraction, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.NTSB ANC18FA028Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Petaluma, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while departing in instrument meteorological conditions, moderate turbulence, and low-level wind shear, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR17FA055Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Lake Hughes, CAThe pilot's controlled flight into mountainous terrain while attempting to operate under visual flight rules in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC).NTSB WPR17LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Coalinga, CAA partial loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper in-flight fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB WPR16LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Pacoima, CAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB GAA16CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportConsolidated Vultee BT 15 · Chino, CAThe taxiing pilot's failure to remain a safe distance from the stopped airplane while taxiing to the run-up area, resulting in a ground collision and substantial damage.NTSB WPR12LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Lewiston, CAA loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of improper maintenance.NTSB WPR11FA114Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Furnace Creek, CAThe magneto clamps were not securely fastened to the mount, which led to a partial loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.NTSB WPR11LA075Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Chino, CAThe student pilot's failure to properly position the flaps for the takeoff, failure to maintain airplane control during the procedure, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.NTSB WPR10CA020Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Hesperia, CAThe pilot's improper glide path and failure to maintain clearance from the airport perimeter fence during the landing approach.NTSB WPR09LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Healdsburg, CAA partial loss of engine power during the takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR09FA019Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Avalon, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff while sufficient runway remained to stop.NTSB LAX07FA080Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Ranchita, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during a cruise descent. Contributing to the accident were the dark night lighting conditions and the mountainous terrain.NTSB LAX06CA297Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Temecula, CAThe pilot's failure to flare that resulted in a hard landing.NTSB LAX03CA203Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Lincoln, CAThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.NTSB LAX03LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Fullerton, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection resulting in a loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system.NTSB LAX01LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Jackson, CAFailure of the pilot to maintain proper airspeed for landing and airplane control with an existing crosswind. A contributing factor was the distraction of the pilot by a yelling passenger.NTSB LAX01FA023Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M-20J · Wheaton Springs, CAThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and attempted VFR flight into IMC, which resulted in the in-flight collision with mountainous terrain.NTSB LAX99LA287Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Emigrant Gap, CAThe fatigue failure and separation of the number three cylinder due to the cylinder overhaul facility's improper inspection and quality control processes.NTSB LAX97FA253Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Placerville, CAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX95LA125Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Pacoima, CAthe failure of the engine overhaul shop to install the correct gasket stack on the propeller governor pad as required by the engine manufacturer.NTSB LAX93LA314Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · King City, CAthe pilot's loss of directional control during the takeoff ground roll due to the inadvertent interference with the controls by a passenger.NTSB LAX93LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Santa Ana, CAThe pilot's improper landing flare, his improper bounced landing recovery technique, and his inadvertent entry into a stall mush condition.NTSB LAX90LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney 201 · Concord, CAThe pilot's loss of directional control and subsequent collision with an object during a touch and go landing in visual meteorological conditions.NTSB LAX89LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · San Martin, CAFailure of the student to follow instructions and inadequate supervision of the flight by the CFI which resulted in adequate airspeed not being maintained by the CFI. During an attempted go-around.NTSB LAX89LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · San Diego, CADuring the initial climb after takeoff, the engine lost partial power. A turn was made to land on rwy 10R, but the pilot was unable to reach the landing area. Subsequently, he made a wheels-up landing short of the runway. An inspectionof the engine revealed…NTSB LAX88FA297Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Inyokern, CAPilots inflight loss of control after encountering a level four thunderstorm on a night VFR cross country. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing.NTSB LAX87FA335Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Dublin, CAThe pilot had flown 5.6 hours during the day, starting the first flight about 0600. ATC controllers stated that the pilot did not follow the clearance issued to him. The controllers then issued radar vectors. The instructor the pilot flew with earlier in the…NTSB LAX87FA296Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Palo Alto, CAA midair collision occurred abt 2.8 mi west of Palo Alto arpt (pao) as Cessna 152, N152SC, was on a left x-wnd dep fm rwy 30 & Mooney 20J, N5201Y was transitting the arpt traffic area (ata) fm se to NE & dscndg fm 2400' to 1500'. N152SC was on twr freq.…NTSB LAX87FA134Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Weed, CABefore takeoff, the plt was adzd that strong head winds, mod to svr turbc, mtn obscurement, multiple layers of icing & deteriorating wx were forecast along his route of flt. He filed an IFR clnc & took off at 1115 PST. While en route, he reqd the medford wx &…NTSB LAX85FA314Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Antioch, CAThe acft crashed into a reservoir shortly after departing the Antioch arpt. There were no eye witnesses to the crash. However, an ear witness stated that he heard the acft skipping along the water like the sound of a hydro-plane. He did not hear the eng, but…NTSB LAX85LA265Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Rialto, CAAt the conclusion of a nearly 5 hours long non stop flight from NM to CA, the pilot attempted to land at an uncontroll-ed airport. The pilot acknowledged that the aircraft's finalapproach speed was excessive, and after the aircraft toucheddown it bounced off…NTSB LAX85LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Tulelake, CAThe plt stated that he was conducting touch and go landings on a road when the left wing struck a 4X4 in wooden speed limit sign post.NTSB LAX83FA274Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Death Valley, CAThe plt initiated his takeoff from the Death Valley arpt at about 1530 hrs on a hot day. Subsequently, the acft collidedwith trees on the left side of the rwy & crashed. An investigation revealed that the acft had angled to the left prior to reaching the 1000…NTSB LAX83FA138Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Chatsworth, CAThe acft collided with powerlines 177 AGL during flt in adverse weather. About 2 miles from the site of the powerline collision the acft had collided with hilly terrain about 500 ft higher than the powerline. The pilot had received a weather briefing and…NTSB LAX81FUG50Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20J · Big Bear City, CANTSB LAX81FVG57Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20J · Red Bluff, CANTSB LAX80DVG64Accident · Minor injuriesClosedMooney M20J · Redding, CANTSB LAX80FA101Accident · 2 fatalClosedMooney M20J · Cajon, CANTSB LAX80FA025Accident · 1 fatalClosedMooney M20J · Palo Alto, CANTSB OAK79FA009Accident · 3 fatalClosedMooney M20J · Capay, CANTSB OAK78DVA75Accident · Minor injuriesClosedMooney M20J · Atwater, CANTSB OAK78DVA49Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20J · Columbia, CANTSB LAX77DVA18Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20J · Bakersfield, CA