Mooney M20A
NTSB investigations · 220
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
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FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('5870204')
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NTSB CEN23LA289Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20A · Frankston, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB ERA20FA019Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20A · Summit Point, WVThe pilot’s decision to conduct a practice stall maneuver at low altitude, which resulted in inadequate altitude remaining in which to recover before impacting terrain.NTSB WPR13FA169Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20A · Wikieup, AZThe manufacture and installation of a nonstandard part by unknown maintenance personnel to compensate for a bent, misaligned crankshaft propeller flange, which resulted in the improper clearance of the bearings on the crankshaft journal, a loss of oil…NTSB LAX06CA050Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20A · China Lake, CAfuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and fuel consumption calculations.NTSB NYC03LA198Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20A · Rockford, OHThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude/clearance, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a utility wire. The owner's improper decision to allow the airplane to be operated by an uncertificated pilot was also causal.NTSB DEN02FA089Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20A · Marysvale, UTthe pilot's poor in-flight decision to fly so close to the ridge (looking for animals). Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain condition, the downdraft weather conditions in high mountains, and the high density altitude weather condition.NTSB FTW02LA096Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20A · Norman, OKMaintenance personnel's improper clamp installation on the mixture control cable, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB LAX02LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20A · Chandler, AZThe Bellanca pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing due to his improper brake usage.NTSB SEA01LA066Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20A · Gresham, ORThe pilot's inadequate decision in which he failed to refuel while en route, resulting in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power.NTSB FTW00LA122Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20A · Houston, TXThe pilot's delayed go-around and his failure to maintain the aircraft's clearance with trees.NTSB FTW99LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20A · Oklahoma City, OKThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as result of the pilot's improper placement of the fuel tank selector switch. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute the forced landing.NTSB ATL98LA105Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20A · Marathon, FLThe inadequate inspection of the fuel pump during the last engine overhaul, that subsequently resulted in a worn diaphragm, fuel venting overboard, and loss of engine power from fuel exhaustion during a critical phase of flight.NTSB SEA98FA089Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20A · Canyon Creek, MTThe design stress limits of the aircraft was exceeded. The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, lack of an instrument rating, poor weather evaluation and low ceilings and mountain obscuration were factors.NTSB CHI97FA196Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20A · White Bear, MNpilot incapacitation due to a stroke.NTSB SEA95LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20A · Rock Springs, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors include the uneven runway condition, the information regarding the crowned condition not being disseminated by airport personnel, and the inadequate review/inspection of the condition by FAA…NTSB FTW90FA186Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20A · San Ysidro, NMFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate terrain clearance during a night VFR flight. Darkness and mountainous terrain were related factors.NTSB LAX90LA197Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20A · Apache Junction, AZFailure of the pilot in command to properly manage the aircraft fuel quantity gauge indication and failure to complete the proper emergency procedure by switching fuel tanks. Contributing to the accident was improper maintenance performed by the pilot which…NTSB ATL90LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20A · Parris Island, SCThe failure of the pilot to insure that sufficient fuel was aboard for the flight, resulting in fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI88LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20A · La Porte, INThe aircraft experienced a complete power failure and while the pilot was attempting to make an emergency landing ran through a fence and between two trees substantially damaging the aircraft. The pilot sustained minor injuries. Post acc invest revealed a…NTSB ATL88LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20A · Southport, NCThe airplane lost engine pwr shortly after takeoff. A forced ldg was subsequently made in a nearby waterway. Post-crash exam of the airplane revealed that the fuel selector was in the left tank position, and that the left tank contained about 1/2 gallon of…NTSB DEN87FA159Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20A · Reserve, NMThe plt was ferrying his acft from Reserve airport, NM, to jewitt mesa airport, apache creek, NM. There was a mature thunderstorm over the northern mountain ridge producing what one witness described as winds 'really blowing hard.' She said she saw the acft…NTSB ATL87LA172Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20A · Middlefield, OHThe acft struck a fence during a forced ldg, following a loss of engine pwr in flight. The plt reported that he had topped off both main fuel tanks prior to departure. About 10 minutes after departure at about 4000 ft MSL, he smelled fuel fumes in the…NTSB MIA86LA259Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20A · Titusville, FLThe plt stated that the wind changed from a crosswind to a tailwind on final apch. He continued the apch, landed, & during the landing roll, realized 'the brakes were not working properly,' & that he would be unable to stop the acft on the rwy. He then…NTSB LAX86LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney MK-20 · Phoenix, AZA Mooney mk 20 collided with the runway surface after an engine failure. The engine failed on climb at about 1500 feet AGL and would not restart. The aircraft returned to the airport and landed downwind. The landing gear collapsed and the aircraft skidded off…NTSB LAX85LA334Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20A · Compton, CAThe student plt had a total of 36 flight hrs which included 9.4 hrs in the monney acft. He had been authorized by his CFI, who flew with him the preceding day, to practice landing. On the student's first attempted ldg, he touched down hard & began porpoising.…NTSB FTW85LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20A · Austin, TXThe 86 hr private plt landed at a ranch and ran off the end of the rwy into rough terrain. A go around was not attempted.NTSB CHI85LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20A · Tecumseh, MIUpon touchdown the landing gear collapsed. Inspection revealed the landing gear actuator handle was cracked aprx 1/2 inch above the actuator torque tube. The crack was through 3/4 of the circumference and there was a 10 deg bend in the tube near the crack.…NTSB LAX84FA065Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20A · Mammoth Lakes, CAThe acft crashed into a mountain side at some time prior to 0900 on 11/12/83 when the ELT signal was 1st reported, via satellite. Before the flt, the student plt was last seen in bakersfield, CA at about 0100 that morning. A rescue mission was delayed due to…NTSB LAX83LA410Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20A · Gila Bend, AZThe acft overran the rwy and collided with ditch during landing. The plt reported that the acft floated after the flare for landing and even though heavy braking was used after landing the acft did not stop on the rwy. The wind was calm but the plt said he…NTSB ATL83FA091Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M-20A · Prattville, ALThe left wing separated as the plt began a pull-up after a low pass. The separation point was in the wing root where themain spar had been secured to the fuselage with a metal bracket. A butt splice had been made to the bottom of the wing spar. The fracture…NTSB CHI83LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20A · Ashkum, ILThe pilot made a precautionary landing in a plowed field during a ferry flight because of lowering ceiling and darkness,during the landing the gear collapsed from overload. The pilot was delayed in his departure for maintenance and service. Increasing clouds…NTSB LAX83FA060Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportMooney M20A · Gila Bend, AZWhile en route, the plt landed at Gila Bend with a generator problem. While on the ground for appoximately 2 hrs, the plt flashed the generator field & was able to obtain a positive ammeter reading. He then took off downwind & crashed immediately after…NTSB MKC83FCQ01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportMooney M20A · Halstead, KSDuring arrival, the pilot noted that the wind was from the northwest. He estimate it was from 330 deg at 20, gusting 35 KTS. On final approach, the aircraft was reportedly unstable due to gusty winds and turbulence. The pilot observed and was aware of the…NTSB FTW82FPD17Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportMooney M20 · Abilene, TXAt about 50-75 ft AGL after takeoff the eng quit. Both tanks contained adequate fuel & no eng malfunctions were found.NTSB SEA82DA097Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportMooney M20A · Twin Falls, IDDuring his preflight inspection, the pilot noted that the right fuel tank was partially full, but the left tank was nearly empty. The left tank was serviced with 12 gallons of fuel, but the pilot reported that the fuel selector was inadvertently left in the…NTSB FTW82FRG28Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportMooney M20A · San Antonio, TXDuring arrival, the pilot entered the traffic pattern for a landing on runway 30 with a 7 knot tailwind. On final approach, he was not satisfied with his pattern and elected to go-around. During the go-around and climb, a map and checklist fell into the…NTSB SEA81DYM05Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20A · Sandy, ORNTSB LAX80FUG35Accident · Serious injuriesClosedMooney M20A · Redlands, CANTSB MKC79FCG51Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20A · Hillsdale, KSNTSB FTW79DRA13Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20A · Tomball, TXNTSB CHI78FEX38Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20A · Lebanon, INNTSB OAK78FVD33Accident · Minor injuriesClosedMooney M20A · Santa Rosa, CANTSB NYC78FHM05Accident · Serious injuriesClosedMooney M20A · Bardonia, NYNTSB DEN77FTE90Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20A · Colorado Spgs, CONTSB MKC77FCG15Accident · Minor injuriesClosedMooney M20A · Maryville, MONTSB OAK77DVD16Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20A · Hayward, CANTSB MKC77FER15Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20A · Willmar, MNNTSB MIA76DLD86Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20A · Orlando, FLNTSB LAX76AL092Accident · 2 fatalClosedMooney M20A · Lancaster, CANTSB MIA76FKG52Accident · Serious injuriesClosedMooney M20A · Midville, GA
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