Mooney M20E
NTSB investigations · 553
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NTSB CHI08LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Muskegon, MILoss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing available to the pilot due to the presence of a residential sub-division and trees.NTSB SEA07FA218Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Tonasket, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during initial climb following an aborted landing that resulted in a stall/spin. The pilot's misjudged speed and distance that resulted in a failure to attain a proper touchdown point was a factor.NTSB NYC07LA157Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Winnsboro, SCA loss of engine power due to contamination within the fuel injector servo, which was not detected during a recent inadequate annual inspection.NTSB DFW07CA139Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M-20E · Van, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff run.NTSB DFW07LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Nacogdoches, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB ANC06WA116Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationMooney M20E · Victoria, CanadaNTSB ATL06LA083Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Blacksburg, SCThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff after the airplane failed to achieve adequate airspeed on the takeoff roll for undetermined reasons. This resulted in an abrupt pull up, inadvertent stall, and in flight collision with wires, trees and the ground.NTSB CHI05LA083Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Bloomfield, IAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. The low altitude was a factor.NTSB DEN05LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Telluride, COthe pilot's improper in-flight decision making and inadvertent retraction of the landing gear resulting in a wheels up landing. A contributing factor included the pilot's attention being diverted by the seized engine tachometer.NTSB DEN05CA020Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20E · Santa Rosa, NMInadequate maintenance inspection which failed to detect the separation of the right P-lead, resulting in a loss of engine power.NTSB DEN05CA007Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20E · Broomfield, COthe pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing during a touch and go maneuver. Contributing factors were the excessive airspeed and descent rate during the approach.NTSB FTW04CA228Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20E · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's misjudged distance and his failure to abort the landing. A factor was the prevailing tailwind.NTSB ATL04CA144Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M-20E · Thomasville, GAThe pilot's misjudgment of the airspeed and distance during approach to land that resulted in an undershoot and the subsequent collision with the ground.NTSB CHI04FA045Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney 20E · Webster, WIThe pilot's inadequate decision to conduct a low altitude flight maneuver without sufficient altitude to maintain clearance from the terrain. Low altitude flight and ostentatious display are contributing factors.NTSB ATL03LA088Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Milledgeville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during climbout which resulted in a low altitude stall and subsequent in-flight collision with the terrain.NTSB DEN03LA013Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Broomfield, COthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control after landing due to a sheared steering horn attach bolt that should have been replaced by maintenance personnel in compliance with an outstanding service bulletin. Contributing factors included the pilot's…NTSB NYC02FA200Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · West Creek, NJThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel, and his failure to maintain airspeed.NTSB LAX02FA288Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M-20E · Carlsbad, CAfailure of the pilots of both airplanes to maintain an adequate visual lookout and to see and avoid each other. A contributing factor was the failure of the controller to detect and resolve the conflict between the airplanes.NTSB LAX02LA187Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Placerville, CAA loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which led to fuel exhaustion.NTSB SEA02LA031Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Glasgow, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate flying airspeed resulting in a stall/mush condition and loss of control at low altitude. A contributing factor was the pilot's distraction from flying the aircraft while attempting to retract the landing gear.NTSB NYC01WA104Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationMooney M20E · Saint Mamet, FranceNTSB ATL01LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Fort Myers, FLFuel system contamination that resulted in fuel starvation.NTSB DEN00LA144Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Albuquerque, NMFuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure the refuel the airplane. Factors were the road signs.NTSB SEA00LA150Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Oregon City, ORA loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s). A factor was the rough/uneven terrain.NTSB LAX00FA283Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Jackpot, NVThe pilot inadvertently became lost/disoriented during initial climb and collided with terrain. A related factor was the dark night.NTSB DEN00LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Canon City, COThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a wheels up landing.NTSB NYC00FA210Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Lunenburg, MAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning which resulted in exhaustion of the fuel supply.NTSB LAX99LA276Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Lakeport, CAThe failure of engine shop maintenance personnel to tighten the fuel line fitting during assembly of the engine, and failure of the installing maintenance personnel to detect and tighten the loose fitting during the engine installation and annual inspection.NTSB LAX99FA275Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's steep turn at low altitude that resulted in an accelerated stall while in the landing configuration, leading to a loss of control and subsequent ground impact.NTSB NYC99LA202Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Prattsburg, NYPropeller blade separation, resulting from fatigue cracking initiated by intergranular corrosion. A factor was the lack of propeller blade corrosion inspection requirements.NTSB DEN99LA104Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Canon City, COThe pilot's poor judgement due to his intentional and continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were the existing weather conditions that included clouds and obscuration.NTSB DEN99FA071Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Cedar City, UTThe pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations. Factors were the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the obscuring weather conditions.NTSB NYC99LA093Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Brooksville, KYContaminated fuel which resulted in the forced landing, and a heart attack from an adrenaline rush that interacted with preexisting coronary disease which resulted in the pilot's death.NTSB DEN99LA035Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff.NTSB CHI99LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Tryon, NEother maintenance personnel's not correcting a loose cylinder assembly. Factors were loose engine cylinder assembly, fractured cylinder mounting hardware, the roadway, and road sign.NTSB MIA98FA187Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M-20E · Pickens, SCA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot not maintaining adequate clearance with objects (trees) during the emergency landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's impairment associated with the use of an antihistamine and the trees.NTSB MIA98FA176Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M-20E · Winston-Salem, NCThe pilot's improper decision to conduct a maintenance test flight with a known unairworthy mechanical condition (unserviceable servo fuel injector), resulting in a partial loss of engine power on climb out, subsequent forced landing, and in-flight collision…NTSB FTW98LA222Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Watkins, COThe pilot's failure to maintain visual contact with the taxiway. Factors were the pilot's disabling the electrical system by turning off the master switch, a dark night, and excessive taxi speed.NTSB FTW98FA121Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Angel Fire, NMThe pilot attempting VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his lack of an instrument rating. Factors were weather conditions that included mountain wave activity conducive to turbulence, and clouds obscuring the mountainous terrain.NTSB LAX97LA319Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Gulf Of Ca (Pacific Ocean)The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB SEA96FA175Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Purdy, WAThe noninstrument-rated pilot's continuation of VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions which led to pilot spatial disorientation and loss of control of the aircraft. Factors were: pilot self-induced pressure, night conditions, low ceilings, and…NTSB LAX96LA256Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Rio Linda, CAThe pilot's failure to attain/maintain the proper approach airspeed, his failure to attain the proper runway touchdown point, and his failure to initiate a go-around when a landing overshoot became apparent. A factor in the accident was the airport…NTSB BFO96LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Shady Side, MDthe partial loss of engine power due to a leaking fuel line.NTSB LAX96LA001Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Long Beach, CAa loss of engine power for undeternined reasons.NTSB NYC95LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney 20E · Burlington, CTthe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear resulting in a wheels up landing. A factor relating to the accident was the inoperative gear warning horn.NTSB SEA95LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Ronan, MTDirectional control was not maintained. Factors to the accident were a rough/uneven airstrip and tall vegetation.NTSB ATL95LA103Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Moncks Corner, SCThe pilot's failure to properly calculate the fuel required and his fuel consumption for the flight.NTSB MIA95LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Mclain, MSThe improper reassembly of the servo fuel injector during overhaul by maintenance personnel. This resulted in a total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation, forced landing, and subsequent on-ground collision with a fixed object…NTSB CHI94LA328Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Plymouth, MIthe pilot's improper (maintenance) modification and his initiating an operation with known deficiencies in equipmentNTSB CHI94LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Omaha, NEinaccurate fuel consumption calculations and the inadequate fuel supply for the flight. Factors related to the accident were the ditch and the quantity gage which gave a false indication.
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