# NTSB investigations: Mooney M20D

A list on [Mooney M20D](https://openairdocs.org/model/mooney-m20d.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

Page 1 of 2 · 73 investigations

- [NTSB CEN16CA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16CA383.md): Mooney M20D · Brodhead, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2016 · N6919U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control during initial climb due to an excessively nose-high attitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly set the elevator trim before takeoff in accordance with the Before Takeoff checklist.
- [NTSB ERA09FA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA311.md): Mooney M20D · Clintwood, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 29, 2009 · N6628U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB DFW08CA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA230.md): Mooney M20D · Grand Saline, TX · Accident · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2008 · N6646U · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA07CA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA268.md): Mooney M20D · Placerville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2007 · N1229X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing. A contributing factor was the pilots impaired performance.
- [NTSB LAX07CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA098.md): Mooney M20D · Visalia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 3, 2007 · N6628U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel system management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DEN04FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04FA134.md): Mooney M20D · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2004 · N1907Y · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his failure to maintain directional control. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff, and the rough and uneven runway surface.
- [NTSB SEA03LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA176.md): Mooney M20D · Hood River, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2003 · N6619U · Substantial damage
  > A power loss due to a mis-seated intake valve on the #1 cylinder resulting in leakage during the compression stroke and low compression. Contributing factors were the rising terrain and trees.
- [NTSB LAX03LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA085.md): Mooney M20D · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 2003 · N6639U · Substantial damage
  > Collapse of the landing gear during landing rollout, resulting from the pilot/mechanic's incorrect landing gear locking mechanism (linkage) adjustment.
- [NTSB IAD01LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD01LA033.md): Mooney M20C · Peckville, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2001 · N1914Y · Substantial damage
  > loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX00LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA222.md): Mooney M20D · Baker, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2000 · N31M · Substantial damage
  > The fuel flow became restricted by remnants of fuel tank sealant that had accumulated in the fuel selector screen. Contributing to the pilot's inability to restart the engine in flight was the empty fuel tank in the left wing and the fuel gauge indication.…
- [NTSB FTW99LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA254.md): Mooney M20D · Edna, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1999 · N5586Q · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX99FA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA294.md): Mooney M20D · Bear Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1999 · N6831U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's in-flight loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL93LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA027.md): Mooney M20D · Darien, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1992 · N6742U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors were fog and the pilot's failure to use available en route weather sources.
- [NTSB ATL92LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA071.md): Mooney M20D · Cumberland Is., GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1992 · N1975Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of the spark plug at a critical point in flight which resulted from the inadequate overhaul of the engine by an unknown person; and the inadvertent stall of the airplane when the pilot failed to maintain airspeed. A factor was the high obstructions…
- [NTSB LAX91LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA135.md): Mooney M20D · Herlong, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1991 · N1921Y · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate preparation of the propeller during overhaul. The installation of an improper pitched propeller and the fatigue failure of the propeller blade emanating from corrosion were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB FTW87LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA024.md): Mooney M20D · Kerrville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1986 · N1970Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was unable to extend the landing gear in preparation for landing. Troubleshooting and several attempts to extend the gear failed. The pilot then made a 360 degree turn over the airport to lose altitude during which, he secured the engine and stopped…
- [NTSB SEA87LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA015.md): Mooney M20D · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1986 · N6625U · Destroyed
  > The pilot elected to land with a 12 to 15 knot tailwind. An excessive ground speed resulted with an overshoot. The pilot elected to go-around too late and once the go-around was attempted the aircraft struck trees at the departure end of the runway at about…
- [NTSB FTW84LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA029.md): Mooney M20D · Ama, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1983 · N6611U · Destroyed
  > After takeoff the plt made two low passes over the rwy, & was turning to make a third when the acft struck trees.
- [NTSB LAX80FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA130.md): Mooney M20C · Elk, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 8, 1980 · N6624U · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW79DQG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DQG01.md): Mooney M20D · Borger, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 1, 1978 · N6658U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77DLA22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77DLA22-201388.md): Mooney M20D · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 20, 1977 · N13TM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75FTA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75FTA02.md): Mooney M20D · Glasgow, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 15, 1974 · N6619U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD74DLJ20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74DLJ20.md): Mooney M20D · Portsmouth, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 21, 1973 · N1922Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70A0006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70A0006.md): Mooney M20D · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jul 29, 1969 · N6640U · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW69A0065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69A0065.md): Mooney M20D · Ft Stockton, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 22, 1969 · N7122U · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW69D0332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69D0332.md): Mooney M20D · Roaring Sprgs, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 11, 1968 · N6917U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC69D0064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69D0064-109341.md): Mooney M20D · Chamberlain, SD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 28, 1968 · N1972Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN69D0035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69D0035.md): Mooney M20D · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 7, 1968 · N1962Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI69F0051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69F0051.md): Mooney M20D · Boscobel, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 6, 1968 · N6913U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX69F0017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69F0017.md): Mooney M21 · Yorba Linda, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 28, 1968 · N6743U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK68D0376](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68D0376.md): Mooney M20D · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 18, 1968 · N6607U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68D0346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68D0346.md): Mooney M20D · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 11, 1968 · N6791U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68F0371](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68F0371.md): Mooney M20D · Fayetteville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 1, 1967 · N6659U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA68F0271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68F0271.md): Mooney M20D · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 26, 1967 · N6658U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC68F0294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68F0294.md): Mooney M20 · Scandia, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 12, 1967 · N1958Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK67X0151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK67X0151.md): Mooney M20D · Oshawa, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 27, 1967 · N6828U · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW68D0166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68D0166.md): Mooney M20D · San Angelo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 12, 1967 · N6647U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC68F0126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC68F0126.md): Mooney M20D · Ames, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 3, 1967 · N6631U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA68F0024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68F0024.md): Mooney M20C · Peck, ID · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 2, 1967 · N6822U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC67A0074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67A0074.md): Mooney M20D · Boone, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 31, 1967 · N5713Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN67F0285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN67F0285.md): Mooney M20D · Aguna, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 14, 1967 · N6627U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN67A0062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN67A0062.md): Mooney M20D · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 8, 1967 · N6629U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67F0192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67F0192.md): Mooney M20C · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 12, 1966 · N6914U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC67D0074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67D0074.md): Mooney M21 · Kansas City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 28, 1966 · N6786U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI67D0068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67D0068.md): Mooney M20D · Anderson, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 25, 1966 · N6663U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA66F0429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66F0429.md): Mooney M20D · Stockbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 31, 1966 · N6737U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66F0358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0358.md): Mooney M20D · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 29, 1965 · N6917U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI66D0323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66D0323.md): Mooney M20D · Downers Grove, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 26, 1965 · N6828U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK66D0122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66D0122.md): Mooney M20D · Auburn, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 15, 1965 · N7122U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX66D0077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66D0077.md): Mooney M20D · Riverside, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 12, 1965 · N1907Y · Substantial damage

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## 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 ('5870210')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/mooney-m20d/ntsb

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