Aerostar Acft Corp Of Texas M20F

Aircraft Manufacturer: Aerostar Acft Corp Of Texas

Model: M20F

Aircraft Details

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer Aerostar Acft Corp Of Texas
Manufacturer Serial Number 5870314
Model M20F
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).


36 exact, 0 recovered, 0 provisional

Methodology
36
Recorded GA Accidents

Total recorded general-aviation accidents within the analyzed period.


11 fatal accidents.

30.6% of recorded accidents were fatal.

729
Currently Registered

Active aircraft fleet size contributing to the exposure data.


14,658

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
0.5%
Exposure
0.7%
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 36
Accidents by year Accidents by year (total 36 observed): 2008 1, 2009 2, 2010 2, 2011 3, 2012 3, 2013 2, 2014 4, 2015 2, 2016 2, 2017 1, 2018 1, 2019 1, 2020 1, 2021 3, 2022 1, 2023 1, 2024 4, 2025 2. 2 4 6 8 0 1 '08 2 '09 2 '10 3 '11 3 '12 2 '13 4 '14 2 '15 2 '16 1 '17 1 '18 1 '19 1 '20 3 '21 1 '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.

6 categories Total 36
Landing 10
Enroute 8
Initial climb 7
Maneuvering 4
Approach 4
Takeoff 3
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 98
Personnel issues 39
Aircraft 36
Environmental issues 19
Not determined 4
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 36
None 14
Fatal 11
Serious 7
Minor 4

Operating-rule mix (all parts): 091 (36)· NUSN (4)

Recorded Accidents

All 36 recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents for this model, most recent first.

Date Location Tail Damage Highest injury Phase of flight Finding categories
Beverly, MA N9573M Substantial Fatal Initial climb unknown
Reliance, TN N7026V Substantial Fatal Enroute unknown
Fullerton, CA N9245V Substantial Serious Initial climb unknown
Cottonwood, AZ N9628M Substantial Serious Enroute unknown
Oxford, CT N651RK Substantial None Landing Aircraft
Carrizozo, NM N9954L Substantial None Initial climb Environmental issues, Aircraft
Meridianville, AL N9339M Substantial Minor Approach Personnel issues, Aircraft
Cragsmoor, NY N600FS Substantial None Enroute Personnel issues, Environmental issues, Aircraft
Villa Rica, GA N3284F Substantial Fatal Maneuvering Aircraft, Personnel issues
New Albany, MS N6474Q Substantial None Enroute Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Marion, MT N9613M Substantial Minor Initial climb Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Denver, CO N7798M Substantial None Landing Aircraft
Diablo, CA N3270F Destroyed Fatal Enroute Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Bulberde, TX N3535X Substantial None Enroute Personnel issues, Aircraft
Hebron, NE N381LB Substantial None Landing Not determined, Aircraft
Little Rock, AR N6371Q Substantial None Takeoff Aircraft
Plano, TX N3386X Substantial Minor Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Nogales, AZ N6811V Substantial Serious Initial climb Not determined
Norfolk, VA N66BB Substantial Fatal Prior to flight Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Boulder, CO N3539X Substantial Fatal Takeoff Personnel issues, Not determined, Environmental issues
Rimrock, AZ N7786M Substantial Serious Landing Personnel issues, Environmental issues
North Elba, NY N6467Q Destroyed Fatal Approach Personnel issues, Aircraft
Dowling, MI N343ED Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Helena, MT N2926M Substantial None Takeoff Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Leesburg, FL N9387V Substantial None Prior to flight Aircraft, Personnel issues

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