Mooney M20C
NTSB investigations · 824
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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 ('5870208')
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NTSB NYC01IA046Incident · Minor injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Hazard, KYThe incorrect routing of the cabin air scat tubing by an unknown person, which resulted in a carbon monoxide leak into the cabin, and subsequent pilot incapacitation.NTSB DEN00LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Erie, COFailure by the pilot to follow procedures and lower the landing gear.NTSB DEN00LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Longmont, COThe pilot's improper fuel tank selector position resulting in fuel starvation and the ditch impacted during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to follow published procedures and directives.NTSB FTW00LA190Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Whitney, TXThe partial loss of engine power, which resulted from the worn carburetor.NTSB MIA00LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Bryson City, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout with a known quartering crosswind, resulting in an on-ground collision with a known fixed object (wooden pallet.)NTSB NYC00LA117Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Middletown, RIan inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot which did not detect the water in the fuel tanks prior to departure.NTSB DEN00LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20C · Boulder, COThe pilot not following procedures in that he did not periodically clear the engine during an extended glide. The factors were carburetor icing, weather conditions conducive to carburetor ice, and lack of suitable terrain for landing.NTSB MIA00LA082Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20C · Andrews, NCThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in a timely manner while maneuvering in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, resulting in the loss of engine power and collision with trees during the subsequent emergency descent.NTSB NYC00LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20-C · Reading, PAThe failure of the number two connecting rod after an improper overhaul by maintenance personnel.NTSB FTW00LA037Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Hillsboro, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the go-around. A factor was the gust of wind.NTSB DEN99LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Big Piney, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing touchdown. A related factor was the gusty crosswind.NTSB IAD99LA035Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Irving, NYwas the pilot's intentional flight into known icing conditions.NTSB LAX98LA314Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Reno, NVThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB IAD98LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20C · Kent Island, MDthe pilot's improper takeoff technique and his failure to abort the takeoff.NTSB FTW99LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Vernon, TXFatigue cracking of the propeller blade which originated from corrosion pitting on its camber side, resulting in the blade tip separation during cruise flight.NTSB CHI98LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · White River, SDthe pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude at which the pilot was flying which limited his landing site selections when the loss of power occurred.NTSB MIA98LA033Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Sparta, TNThe pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight decision and his inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors are self induced pressure, mountainous terrain, and low clouds.NTSB FTW98LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Ozona, TXthe pilot's improper planning/decision, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI98LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · St Charles, MOfailure of the alternator's front bearing, depletion of battery power, and failure of the emergency landing gear extension handcrank to engage during the pilot's attempt to perform the emergency procedure.NTSB ATL98LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Hendersonville, NCThe undetermined malfunction of the nose gear steering assembly that resulted in the loss of directional control during a full stop landing. A factor was the rough and uneven runway condition. .NTSB FTW97LA358Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Pettigrew, ARThe pilot's improper in-flight decision. Factors were the prevailing low ceilings, the inaccurate flight and navigation instruments as result of the failure of the engine accessories vacuum pump and the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute the…NTSB SEA97LA184Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Bountiful, UTThe pilot's inadequate fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB FTW97FA269Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Sarepta, LAThe pilot's impairment (drugs) resulting in his becoming disoriented and the ensuing loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the inaccurate navigation chart.NTSB NYC97LA128Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Bellwood, PAthe total loss of engine power due to failed connecting rods.NTSB FTW97LA185Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Torreon, NMfailure of the forward number four piston pin plug, and the subsequent obstruction of internal oil passages of the lubricating system, which resulted in partial loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind condition and lack of…NTSB ATL97FA029Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Roxboro, NCfailure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, due to spatial disorientation. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's use of an unapproved drug, low ceiling, restricted visibility (fog), and an undetermined anomaly with the vacuum system.NTSB LAX96LA268Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Payson, AZanimals on the runway. A factor was the dark night.NTSB MIA96LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Cullowhee, NCThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The gusty/crosswind condition was a related factor.NTSB MIA96LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · St Augustine, FLinadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid each other's airplane. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of traffic pattern position reports from the Christian Eagle, due to the…NTSB ATL96LA067Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Kingston, TNThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB CHI95LA312Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Ironwood, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to his diverted attention.NTSB NYC95LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Montgomery, PAThe partial loss of engine power, as a result of an excessively rich fuel flow in the carburetor, and a subsequent forced landing. A factor relating to the accident was the malfunction of the landing gear.NTSB NYC95LA145Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20C · Monogahela, PAThe failure of the pilots of the monney M20C, N2763W, and the Piper PA-28, N7416R, to see and avoid each other.NTSB SEA95LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Omak, WAThe elevator push rod separation due to fatigue. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot in command's failure to insure compliance with the airworthiness directive and the frozen push rod bearing.NTSB FTW95LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Greeley, COInadvertent landing gear retraction by the pilot flying the aircraft. A factor was inadequate supervision by the flight instructor.NTSB CHI94LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Macon, MOthe student pilot's decision to land on a closed runway under construction. A factor associated with the accident is the partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.NTSB NYC94FA135Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Wallingford, CTthe pilot's decision to exhaust the fuel supply in the selected tank in-flight, and his failure to maintain the minimum stall speed during engine out conditions. This resulted in a complete loss of engine power and the inadvertent stall and impact with the…NTSB LAX94LA275Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Las Vegas, NVThe failure of the pilot to obtain the proper takeoff speed. Factors are the high density altitude and the crosswind.NTSB BFO94LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Leesburg, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude until the published approach fix. Factors related to the accident was pilot fatigue, low ceilings, obscuration, and fog.NTSB SEA94LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Wamsutter, WYClearance not maintained. A factor to the accident was: transmission wire.NTSB ATL94FA116Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · West Columbia, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during climbout because of spatial disorientation. Factors were low ceilings and the dark night.NTSB LAX94LA202Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20-C · Page, AZThe failure of the pilots to assure that ample fuel would be available to reach the airport. The generator failure and an inoperative fuel quantity gage were contributing factors.NTSB LAX94LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20C · Hyampom, CAThe pilot's failure to follow proper procedures by assuring that the landing gear locking mechanism was properly engaged.NTSB CHI94LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Richland Center, WIimproper use of carburetor heat. Factors related to the accident were carburetor icing conditions, and the sign and fence poles.NTSB BFO94LA022Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Waynesburg, PAThe pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight preparations, planning and decisions. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.NTSB LAX94LA055Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20B · Santa Paula, CAThe pilot's failure to follow proper procedures/directives prohibiting night operations at the airport and failure to maintain the proper glidepath. The pilot's diverted attention was a factor in this accident.NTSB CHI93LA367Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Crivitz, WIfuel starvation caused by foreign matter in the fuel tank strainer.NTSB BFO93LA157Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Oak Grove, KYThe pilot's innacurate preflight fuel consuption calculations and inadequate in-flight planning/decisions, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor related to the accident was: high obstructions in the emergency landing…NTSB FTW93FA235Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Big Lake, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.NTSB CHI93LA231Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Eveleth, MNThe pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
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