Aerostar Acft Corp Of Texas M20E

Aircraft Manufacturer: Aerostar Acft Corp Of Texas

Model: M20E

Aircraft Details

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer Aerostar Acft Corp Of Texas
Manufacturer Serial Number 5870312
Model M20E
Category Land
Aircraft Type Fixed wing single engine
Cruise Speed 127 MPH / 110 knots
Weight Class 1 (Up to 12,499 lbs gross take off weight)
Engine Type Reciprocating
Number of Engines 1 engine
Number of Seats 4 seats
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Safety Analysis

Composition of NTSB accident records for this model in general-aviation operations (FAR Part 91 and 137), based on NTSB data as of May 1, 2026. It's a breakdown of recorded accidents rather than a safety rating, and types with significant non-GA operation (such as Part 135) may be under-represented.

100%
Identity Confirmed

Accidents are identity-confirmed against FAA registration records (two independent sources).


43 exact, 2 recovered, 0 provisional

Methodology
45
Recorded GA Accidents

Total recorded general-aviation accidents within the analyzed period.


11 fatal accidents.

24.4% of recorded accidents were fatal.

838
Currently Registered

Active aircraft fleet size contributing to the exposure data.


17,514

Aircraft-years of FAA registration exposure (2008–present).


Comparison

Within its peer cohort

Within this model's peer class (same aircraft type, engine class, and seat range), comparison of its share of recorded NTSB accidents to its share of FAA registration exposure (aircraft-years since 2008).

This is a share comparison, not flight-hours adjusted, so a model flown more per airframe than its peers will show an accident share above its exposure share even if its per-hour safety is average. Methodology →

Model class Share of cohort
Accidents
0.6%
Exposure
0.9%
Time series

Accidents by year

Recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents per calendar year, derived directly from the NTSB accident database. Each bar shows the accidents that occurred in that year. Methodology →

2008 – 2025 Total 45
Accidents by year Accidents by year (total 45 observed): 2008 4, 2009 1, 2010 3, 2011 2, 2012 5, 2013 4, 2015 4, 2016 1, 2017 5, 2018 3, 2020 1, 2021 1, 2022 4, 2023 1, 2024 4, 2025 2. 2 4 6 8 0 4 '08 1 '09 3 '10 2 '11 5 '12 4 '13 4 '15 1 '16 5 '17 3 '18 1 '20 1 '21 4 '22 1 '23 4 '24 2 '25
Composition

Phase of flight

Which phase of flight each accident occurred in, as coded by the NTSB. Most accidents happen in the phases where most flying time is concentrated, so this isn't a measure of which phase is most dangerous.

8 categories Total 45
Takeoff 9
Initial climb 9
Enroute 9
Landing 9
Maneuvering 4
Approach 3
Prior to flight 1
Taxi 1
Causes

Finding category

Top-level NTSB cause category, from the coded investigation findings. An accident often has more than one finding, so totals here can exceed the recorded accident count.

NTSB top-level codes Total 144
Personnel issues 61
Aircraft 55
Environmental issues 20
Not determined 6
Organizational issues 2
Outcomes

Injury severity

NTSB classification of the worst injury in each accident: None, Minor, Serious, or Fatal. Each accident counts in exactly one severity.

Highest per accident Total 45
None 21
Fatal 11
Minor 8
Serious 5

Operating-rule mix (all parts): 091 (45)· NUSN (2)· 129 (1)

Recorded Accidents

All 45 recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents for this model, most recent first.

Date Location Tail Damage Highest injury Phase of flight Finding categories
Gonzales, LA N9081V Substantial Minor Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Ballston Spa, NY N79338 Destroyed Fatal Takeoff unknown
Richmond, TX N9151V Substantial None Initial climb Aircraft
Hornell, NY N5632Q Substantial None Taxi Aircraft
Alpine, AR N86UM Substantial Minor Enroute Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Byron, CA N9338V Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Pembroke Pines, FL N1953Y Substantial Serious Initial climb Personnel issues, Aircraft
Marble Canyon, AZ N6031Q Substantial None Takeoff Personnel issues, Environmental issues, Aircraft
Hollywood, MD N7154U Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Stillwater, OK N5895Q Substantial None Enroute Personnel issues, Aircraft
Kerrville, TX N21BS Substantial Fatal Taxi Personnel issues
Livermore, CA N3254F Substantial None Initial climb Aircraft
Neenah, WI N3440X Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues
Great Falls, MT N7845V Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues
Marina, CA N213EJ Destroyed Fatal Initial climb Aircraft, Personnel issues
Skyforest, CA N5562Q Substantial Serious Enroute Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Tucson, AZ N6002Q Substantial None Takeoff Personnel issues, Aircraft
Glendale, CA N34BE Substantial Minor Prior to flight Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Dowling, MI N9265M Substantial None Landing Aircraft
Olathe, KS N7118U Substantial Minor Prior to flight Aircraft
Clever, MO N6807V Substantial Serious Enroute Aircraft, Not determined
Collegedale, TN N7830V Substantial Fatal Approach Personnel issues, Aircraft
Corona, CA N5863Q Substantial None Initial climb Not determined
Fort Meade, MD N5512Q Substantial None Initial climb Not determined
Salem, OR N5608Q Substantial Fatal Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues

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