NTSB investigations: Mooney M20J, TX
27 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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| 1981 | 1 |
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| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 |
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| 1998 | 1 |
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| 2009 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
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NTSB CEN25LA156Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportMooney M20J · Edinburg, TXOn April 12, 2025, at 1010 central daylight time, a Mooney M20J, N5807T, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Edinburg, Texas. The private pilot and two passengers were uninjured. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of…NTSB WPR22FA229Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20J · Kerrville, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during a base leg turn in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight training experience.NTSB CEN22LA118Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20J · Katy, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath while on the final approach segment of the traffic pattern in dark night conditions.NTSB CEN17LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Lakeway, TXThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impaired vision due to his broken eyeglasses.NTSB CEN09IA416Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Midland, TXThe pilot’s failure to ensure the airplane was properly configured, which resulted in a wheels-up landing.NTSB DFW06IA171Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Beaumont, TXThe improper installation of the propeller governor by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW06CA144Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Wichita Falls, TXThe pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind.NTSB DFW06CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Yoakum, TXThe pilot's misjudged distance/speed which resulted in an overrun.NTSB DFW05FA185Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Saginaw, TXThe pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons while maneuvering.NTSB FTW04FA206Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Olney, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in the inadvertent stall/spin. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwind.NTSB FTW01LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Pecos, TXthe pilot's failure to obtain a proper glide path during landing, which resulted in the airplane's impact with terrain short of the runway. Contributory factors were the open baggage door and the pilot's diverted attention to the open door.NTSB FTW99LA027Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · San Angelo, TXThe total loss of engine power due to the magneto failure resulting from oil contamination when the bearing plate retainer screw fractured due to improper manufacturing. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing, and the dark night…NTSB FTW97FA032Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · San Leon, TXThe pilot's inadvertent stall and spin of the airplane. Factors were the pilot's lack of total experience in the make and model of airplane and the weather conditions.NTSB FTW96LA357Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Lubbock, TXinadequate maintenance by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power when the magneto disengaged from the engine. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW93LA201Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Spring, TXThe pilot's improperly planned approach and the resultant overshoot of the intended landing area. Factors were the partial power loss due to internal corrosion, and the inadvertent stall.NTSB FTW93LA012Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Mexia, TXThe pilot fueled the aircraft with jet fuel instead of avaition gasoline. Factors were the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing and the dark night light conditions.NTSB FTW92LA058Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Austin, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude. Factors were the pilot descending below the minimum descent altitude and not performing the briefed missed approach procedure along with the dark night, fog, drizzle, and low ceiling.NTSB FTW89LA085Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Jasper, TXThe pilot's misjudgement of his altitude. Factors related to the accident were: light conditions at dawn and ground fog in the area, which resulted in the pilot's lack of visual perception.NTSB FTW88LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Portland, TXThe pilot dragged the lower empennage on the runway during the takeoff rotation. A premature liftoff resulted and the aircraft recontacted the runway twice before the aircraft passed the runway end. Thereafter, the aircraft collided with a powerline before…NTSB FTW88LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20-J · Kerrville, TXAcft was substantially damaged when it collided with a road sign and the grnd during an off arpt emergency lndg following a complete eng failure during descent. Plt stated that about 20 mins out from his dest, the oil press decreased into the yellow arc, but…NTSB FTW87LA159Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Dallas, TXDuring flare/touchdown on runway 15, the aircraft's right wing came up sharply, due to a gusting cross wind, causing the left wing to strike the runway. The aircraft then cartwheeled, left wing, nose, right wing, causing substantial damage. Reported winds at…NTSB FTW87FA043Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Gladewater, TXThe pilot departed into low overcast clouds (about 200 foot ceiling) with one to two miles visibility in light rain and fog. He did not file a flight plan although he was instrument rated. His currency for flight in instrument conditions are unknown.…NTSB FTW86FPA05Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportMooney MK20J · Gladewater, TXDuring takeoff the headset wiring became tangled in the emergency gear extension handle which had been accidently activated. Then the normal gear handle was put in the up position, the emergency gear crank rotated pulling on the headset and the emergency gear…NTSB FTW85FA088Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · San Antonio, TXThe non-instrument rated plt obtained a wx briefing & filed an IFR flt plan although poor wx conditions existed (200 ft ceiling & one-half mi visibility) at San Antonio. The tower instructions to N5681K were to fly rwy heading (120 deg) after departure,…NTSB FTW84FA068Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · El Paso, TXThe acft collided with the ground at 4380 ft MSL. The plt had called the control tower in El Paso and advised that he was at 8500 ft and would have to start descending due to weather in the area. The plt was VFR and no flt plan had been filed. He was advised…NTSB FTW81FQG18Accident · Serious injuriesClosedMooney M20J · Midland, TXNTSB FTW78DQG21Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20 · Big Spring, TX