Mooney M20E — registry & accident history
Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026
There are 1,362 Mooney M20E airframes on record (built 1950–1983), 829 currently registered. 44 have one or more NTSB accident records (44 records total, 11 with a fatal highest-injury classification). Data as of Jul 18, 2026.
Recent Mooney M20E accidents
The pilot’s improper pitch control that resulted in a hard landing, and his improper recovery from multiple bounced landings. Contributing to the accident was the safety pilot’s delayed response to the initial bounced landing which led to the runway excursion.
The partial separation of a portion of the propeller spinner and its mounting bulkhead along with the upper cowl fairing while in a full-power climb.
A cabin fire as a result of a damaged lithium-ion battery pack.
The improper maintenance of the cabin air and exhaust system which resulted in a cracked exhaust pipe and damaged cabin air tubing, and the subsequent elevated carbon monoxide levels in the cockpit and a forced landing to unsuitable terrain after the pilot suspected carbon monoxide poisoning.
The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing and runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.