No fatalities

MOONEY M20 C accident at Northlake, TX, 18 Mar 2026

Northlake, TX, United States

On March 18, 2026, a MOONEY M20 C operated by None was involved in an aviation accident near Northlake, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Fluid managementIncorrect use/operationEngine (reciprocating) — FailurePilot