# NTSB investigations: Mooney M20B A list on [Mooney M20B](https://openairdocs.org/model/mooney-m20b.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 94 investigations - [NTSB ERA23FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA087.md): Mooney M20B · Kellyton, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 13, 2022 · N74586 · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB GAA22WA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA047.md): Mooney M20B · La Aurora, Guatemala · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 8, 2021 · N74521 · Substantial damage - [NTSB WPR21LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA141.md): Mooney M20B · Animas, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 24, 2021 · N74786 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s delayed use in the operation of carburetor heat which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing. - [NTSB WPR14FA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA262.md): Mooney M20B · Page, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2014 · N74584 · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain while maneuvering in a canyon in high-density altitude conditions. - [NTSB WPR12CA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA166.md): Mooney M20B · Rosamond, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2012 · N74518 · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s selection of an empty fuel tank prior to departure. - [NTSB LAX07LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA114.md): Mooney M20B · St. George, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2007 · N74503 · Substantial damage > Oil contamination of the right magneto. Factors were the airplane owner's failure to comply with manufacturer's service bulletins and overhaul porcedures. - [NTSB NYC03LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA172.md): Mooney M20B · Leonardtown, MD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2003 · N33EM · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. A factor was the fuel cap not being secured to the tank. - [NTSB DEN03LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA006.md): Mooney M20B · Loa, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2002 · N74530 · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadvertent placement of the fuel selector position in the off position. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft. - [NTSB CHI99LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA273.md): Mooney M20B · Hayward, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1999 · N74523 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the surface of the lake. Factors associated with the accident were the low level flight, dusk light conditions, and the glassy water. - [NTSB FTW99FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA153.md): Mooney M20B · Mesquite, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 1999 · N74706 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The failure by both pilots to maintain visual lookout. A factor was the inadequate radio communications maintained by both pilots while in the traffic pattern. - [NTSB BFO94LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA145.md): Mooney M-20B · Marion, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1994 · N778R · Substantial damage > Inadequate maintenance which resulted in the throttle cable becoming disconnected from the carburetor. - [NTSB ATL94FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA006.md): Mooney M20B · Bethpage, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 1993 · N74724 · Destroyed > The pilot's VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the pilot's failure to use a preflight briefing service, and the low ceilings and fog at the accident site. - [NTSB BFO93FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA147.md): Mooney M20B · Landover, MD · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1993 · N74580 · Substantial damage > Fatigue failure of a propeller blade, which resulted in severe engine vibration and subsequent damage to the airplane. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor. - [NTSB DEN90LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA190.md): Mooney M20B · Glenwood Spring, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1990 · N74562 · Substantial damage > Wrong runway selection by the pilot, resulting in an overrun and a collision with a fence during landing roll. The prevailing tailwind, runway information and markings, and the pilot's failure to use the proper touchdown point are factors. - [NTSB CHI90LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA238.md): Mooney M20B · Winfield, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1990 · N74745 · Substantial damage > Non-compliance of an airworthiness directive by maintenance personnel. - [NTSB LAX90LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA066.md): Mooney M20B · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1990 · N74520 · Substantial damage > The failure of bolts retaining the idler shaft allowing the cam shift timing to change and by its failure to drive the left magneto. - [NTSB NYC87LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA242.md): Mooney M20B · Marlboro, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1987 · N77DL · Destroyed > During the plt's 1st apch to land, he noted a wind shift & made a go-around. He said the wind shifted back in favor of rwy 27, so he attempted another landing with a longer, lower apch to accommodate the winds. Also, he noted there were trees near the apch… - [NTSB DEN87FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87FA008.md): Mooney M20B · Buffalo, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1986 · N74739 · Destroyed > At aprx 1720 MDT, tower psnl at the dep arpt received a phone call from the plt. He said he wished to depart with an inop 2-WAY radio. He was advised that IMC prevailed & that a radio would be required to depart with an IFR or special VFR clnc. At 1907 (after… - [NTSB NYC83LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA132.md): Mooney M20B · Lakeville, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1983 · N74788 · Substantial damage > The acft collided with the smooth water of a reservoir while flying low during an afternoon flight. The acft crashed about 1000 ft offshore when the right wing tip collided with the surface of the water. The acft then sank in 15-20 ft ofwater. The pilot… - [NTSB NYC83FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA035.md): Mooney M20B · Auburn, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1982 · N13213 · Destroyed > During departure on an IFR climb-out radar and radio contact was lost. The pilot's last reported altitude was passing through 4,500 ft. the aircraft crashed into a wooded area at an elevation of 1,700 ft MSL. Initial contact was with trees approximately 40 ft… - [NTSB LAX82DA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA339.md): Mooney M20B · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 11, 1982 · N74742 · Substantial damage > The plt reported he encountered a small amount of turbulence & a fairly strong crosswing on final. Touchdown was smooth & on the left side of the rwy. The acft then veered to the right. The plt saw a ditch ahead & applied full power before becoming airborne.… - [NTSB DEN82FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FA057.md): Mooney M20B · Near Salida, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1982 · N74734 · Destroyed > After departing Salida at approximately 0820 the plt radioed over UNICOM that the clouds in the local area had bases of 12,500 ft MSL & tops at 16,500 ft MSL. About 15 min later the acft impacted a mountain at the 13,500 ft level. There were flt precautions… - [NTSB FTW82FQA12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FQA12.md): Mooney M20B · Hillsboro, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 28, 1981 · N792RW · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX80FVM25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FVM25.md): Mooney M20B · San Carlos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 24, 1980 · N74718 · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX78FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FA009.md): Mooney M20B · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 26, 1977 · N74771 · Destroyed - [NTSB OAK78DVG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DVG02.md): Mooney M-20B · Georgetown, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 21, 1977 · N123L · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA77DLD62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DLD62.md): Mooney M20B · Apalachicola, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 28, 1977 · N74534 · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC77DHJ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77DHJ10.md): Mooney M20B · Shirley, NY · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 6, 1976 · N74723 · Minor damage - [NTSB MIA76DKJ84](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76DKJ84.md): Mooney M20 · Huntsville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 23, 1976 · N74759 · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD76FGM12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76FGM12.md): Mooney M20B · Erie, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 30, 1975 · N74535 · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW76AF008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76AF008.md): Mooney M20B · Marshall, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 28, 1975 · N74504 · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC74FHM24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74FHM24.md): Mooney M20B · Flanders, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 13, 1974 · N74583 · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA74AM082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74AM082.md): Mooney M20B · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 21, 1974 · N74774 · Destroyed - [NTSB IAD74DKM32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74DKM32.md): Mooney M20B · Rosman, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 26, 1973 · N74578 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI74FEI17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEI17.md): Mooney M20B · Elyria, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 8, 1973 · N74585 · Substantial damage - [NTSB OAK74AJA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74AJA08.md): Mooney M20B · Kamuela, HI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 2, 1973 · N74519 · Substantial damage - [NTSB SEA74DYC10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA74DYC10.md): Mooney M20B · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 13, 1973 · N74796 · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW73FRA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73FRA11.md): Mooney M20B · Brazoria, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 13, 1972 · N74546 · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX73FUD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73FUD03.md): Mooney M20B · Compton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 4, 1972 · N74703 · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI73ACO24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73ACO24.md): Mooney M20B · Lansing, MI · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Aug 24, 1972 · N74709 · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC72FLJ22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FLJ22.md): Mooney M20B · Wilmington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 21, 1972 · N74704 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI72DEE45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72DEE45.md): Mooney M20B · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 13, 1971 · N74578 · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX72FUM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72FUM01.md): Mooney M20B · Chula Vista, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 6, 1971 · N74749 · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD71DLJ29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD71DLJ29.md): Mooney M20B · Wise, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 19, 1971 · N74708 · Destroyed - [NTSB OAK71DVW02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71DVW02.md): Mooney M20B · Lone Pine, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 24, 1970 · N74587 · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC71FGM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71FGM03.md): Mooney M20B · Johnstown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 12, 1970 · N74763 · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA70DKT14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70DKT14.md): Mooney M20C · N.Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 22, 1970 · N74721 · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW70F0159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70F0159.md): Mooney M20B · Quitman, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 16, 1969 · N74575 · Destroyed - [NTSB MKC70D0002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70D0002.md): Mooney M20B · Stout, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 19, 1969 · N74765 · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI69F0614](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69F0614.md): Mooney M20B · Lake City, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 4, 1969 · N74549 · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/mooney-m20b/ntsb.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql 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 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 ('5870206') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/mooney-m20b/ntsb --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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