Safety record in brief:2 NTSB accidents (substantial damage at worst, latest Sep 2019)5 ADs may apply2 service difficulty reports
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The pilot's improper pitch control during takeoff and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to take remedial action.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for GAA19CA546)
the pilot's inadequate control of the airplane during the approach to landing/landing roll. A related factor is the pilot's inadequate remedial action (attempted go-around).
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for IAD96LA110)
These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-15-18 | Fuselage, Stabilizer Attach Fittings | Aug 20, 2014 | Airframe (M20M)Certain serial numbers: M20C 2313; M20E 761; M20M 27-0057; M20R 29-0141; M20R 29-0513–29-0519; M20TN 31-0101–31-0127 |
| 2012-05-09 | Mooney Aviation Company, Inc. (Mooney) Airplanes | Mar 20, 2012 | Airframe (M20M) |
| 2007-05-04 | Mooney Airplane Company, Inc., (Mooney) Models M20M and M20R Airplanes | Apr 9, 2007 | Airframe (M20M)Certain serial numbers: M20M 27-0317–27-0355; M20R 29-0290–29-0448 |
| 2004-23-17 | Mooney Airplane Company, Inc., Model M20M Airplanes | Dec 1, 2004 | Airframe (M20M)Certain serial numbers: M20M 27-0001–27-0321 |
| 98-21-26 | Mooney Aircraft Corporation Models M20J, M20K, M20M, and M20R Airplanes | Nov 26, 1998 | Airframe (M20M)Certain serial numbers: M20J 24-3415; M20J 24-3416; M20K 25-2018–25-2021; M20M 27-0241; M20R 29-0135–29-0138 |
AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.
Reports of failures and defects that operators and repair stations sent to the FAA since 1995. A report describes one finding; it is not an accident.
AIRCRAFT HAD AUXILIARY PUMP FAIL WITH ONLY 426 HOURS ON IT.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.NEW MOONEY M20M AT 124.6, ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET LEAKING. REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH 06B2132C, REVISED PART NUMBER AND GASKET. THE TURBO MOUNT IS LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF THE OIL PAN. BOTH GASKETS LEAKED AT THE LT REAR SIDE. BOTH LW-13306 GASKETS WERE FOUND BROKEN AT THE SAME LOCATION. LYCOMING IS NOW…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.