Mooney International Corp M20R

Aircraft Manufacturer: Mooney International Corp

Model: M20R

Aircraft Details

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer Mooney International Corp
Manufacturer Serial Number 5870229
Model M20R
Category Land
Aircraft Type Fixed wing single engine
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.

95%
Identity Confirmed

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


20 exact, 1 recovered, 1 provisional

Methodology
22
Recorded GA Accidents

Total recorded general-aviation accidents within the analyzed period.


6 fatal accidents.

27.3% of recorded accidents were fatal.

403
Currently Registered

Active aircraft fleet size contributing to the exposure data.


7,518

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
0.3%
Exposure
0.4%
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 22
Accidents by year Accidents by year (total 22 observed): 2008 1, 2010 3, 2011 4, 2013 2, 2014 1, 2015 1, 2016 1, 2017 2, 2018 1, 2020 1, 2023 3, 2025 2. 2 4 6 8 0 1 '08 3 '10 4 '11 2 '13 1 '14 1 '15 1 '16 2 '17 1 '18 1 '20 3 '23 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 22
Landing 9
Enroute 5
Initial climb 3
Approach 3
Prior to flight 1
Unknown 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 59
Personnel issues 24
Aircraft 22
Environmental issues 12
Not determined 1
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 21
None 11
Fatal 6
Minor 2
Serious 2

Operating-rule mix (all parts): 091 (22)· NUSN (3)

Recorded Accidents

All 22 recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents for this model, most recent first.

Date Location Tail Damage Highest injury Phase of flight Finding categories
New Port Richey, FL N9166Z Substantial None Approach unknown
St. Gallen, OF N595RJ Destroyed Fatal unknown unknown
Chattanooga, TN N62GH Substantial Serious Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues
Southport, NC N13LV Destroyed Fatal Prior to flight Personnel issues, Aircraft
Watertown, WI N1025C Destroyed Fatal Enroute Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Weston, FL N120GX Substantial None Enroute Aircraft
San Antonio, TX N6868 Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Venice, FL N57GX Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Myrtle Beach, SC N20835 Substantial None Initial climb Not determined, Environmental issues
Jacksonville, FL N57GX unknown unknown Enroute Personnel issues
West Mifflin, PA N93TK Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Boyne City, MI N1046L Substantial Fatal Enroute Environmental issues, Personnel issues, Aircraft
Fort Collins, CO N1006A Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues
Tallahassee, FL N1034S Substantial None Enroute Personnel issues, Aircraft
West Chester, PA N121RP Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Lake In The Hills, IL N5816P Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues
Ravenna, OH N9149R Substantial Serious Enroute Aircraft
Cypress, TX N64FM Substantial Minor Landing Personnel issues
Dundee, NY N968SM Substantial Fatal Prior to flight Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Hollister, CA VH-PPA Substantial Fatal Prior to flight Aircraft, Personnel issues
La Veta, CO N782LU Substantial Minor Prior to flight Aircraft
Indian Head, MD N4157 Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Environmental issues, Personnel issues
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