Mooney M20F

NTSB investigations · 382

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NTSB BFO92LA075Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Johnstown, NYThe pilot misjudged altitude and distance which resulted in a landing undershood. Contributing to the accident was night conditions.May 27, 1992 · N9541M · Substantial damageNTSB SEA92FA101Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Glendive, MTAn excessive rate of descent, and the pilot's overconfidence in himself and the aircraft.May 17, 1992 · N2920L · DestroyedNTSB MIA92LA086Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Orlando, FLThe pilots in command of both aircraft failure to maintain vigilance and see and avoid each other resulting in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the local controllers failure to issue traffic advisories.Feb 21, 1992 · N6988V · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB BFO92LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney 20F · Basye, VAThe pilot misjudged the altitude and distance to the runway. Factors were the gusty weather conditions and the pilot's delay in executing a go around.Nov 6, 1991 · N9326V · Substantial damageNTSB SEA91LA236Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Kent, WAFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control and proper runway alignment during the landing and go-around (aborted landing). Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted…Sep 15, 1991 · N3492N · Substantial damageNTSB NYC91LA219Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Meadville, PAEngine failure resulting from the fatigue failure of the number 2 cylinder exhaust valve and the subsequent forced landing at night. A factor related to the accident was the restricted visibility.Aug 24, 1991 · N3827N · Substantial damageNTSB ANC91LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20F · Wood River, AKThe failure of the number 4 cylinder connecting rod cop due to fatigue. Contributing to the accident was the rough surface of the forced landing area.Aug 2, 1991 · N6848V · Substantial damageNTSB LAX91FA190Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Quincy, CAThe pilot's inadvertent flight into IMC and thereafter his failure to maintain directional control of his airplane. Factors which contributed to the accident related to the pilot's improper weather evaluation which resulted in his delayed emergency procedure,…May 2, 1991 · N9624M · DestroyedNTSB ATL91FA020Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Pageland, SCFailure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, due to spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were: the weather conditions and the malfunction of a gyro instrument (probably the attitude indicator).Jan 11, 1991 · N6858V · DestroyedNTSB SEA91LA006Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Casper, WYThe loss of engine power due to fatigue fracture of the number 2 cylinder connecting rod. Factors related to the accident were: rough and uneven terrain at the accident site and the lack of suitable terrain for forced landing.Oct 13, 1990 · N9732M · Substantial damageNTSB DEN90LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Torrington, WYA partial loss of power due to a failed exhaust valve. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jul 14, 1990 · N6456Q · Substantial damageNTSB FTW90LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20F · Aledo, TXInadequate preflight planning/preparation, in as much as the performance data was not used by the pilot in command. Factors were the high density altitude, inadequate airspeed, and premature liftoff.May 31, 1990 · N6873V · DestroyedNTSB FTW90DPJ04Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportMooney M20F · Bethany, OKLoss of control in flight when the pilot stalled and spun the airplane inadvertently while turning to the base leg. A factor was lack of night flying time.Apr 3, 1990 · N3514X · DestroyedNTSB ATL90LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Murfreesboro, TNFatigue failure of the propeller blade which resulted in a forced off-airport landing.Mar 30, 1990 · N7061V · Substantial damageNTSB LAX90FA092Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Galt, CAThe pilot flew into instrument condition, because spatially disorientated and collided with terrain. Factor was foggy weather conditions.Feb 18, 1990 · N4093N · DestroyedNTSB MIA90IA005Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Pensacola, FLImproper rigging of the landing gear which resulted in an overload failure.Oct 6, 1989 · N52DB · Minor damageNTSB MKC89FA179Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Mound City, KSThe pilot's continued VFR flight into an area of thunderstorms & heavy rain which resulted in a loss of control of the airplane. Factors related to the accident were thunderstorms and heavy rain.Aug 13, 1989 · N6960V · DestroyedNTSB BFO89LA052Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20F · Mchenry, MDThe pilot landed hard and collapsed the landing gear when he failed to arrest his descent rate during landing. Afterwardas he tried to make a go-around the pilot did not obtain adequate flying speed, the aircraft stalled and collided with the ground.Jul 1, 1989 · N7784M · Substantial damageNTSB ATL89FA131Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Lynch, KYContinued VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, terrain, and the pilot's lack of instrument experience.Apr 15, 1989 · N9252V · DestroyedNTSB LAX89LA151Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Prescott, AZThe failure of the plt to lean the fuel mixture for the high density altitude. Contributing to the accident was the cfi's lack of familiarity with the airplane and engine operating procedures.Apr 8, 1989 · N9705M · Substantial damageNTSB LAX89FA133Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · San Andreas, CAInterruption of engine power for an undetermined reason, and failue of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin. A factor related to the accident was: lack of altitude to recover from the stall/spin.Mar 26, 1989 · N9379M · DestroyedNTSB LAX89FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Truckee, CAThe pilot's decision to fly with a known deficiency of the aircraft, the worn fuel injector with an interior leak, which resulted in loss of engine power, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall.Jan 26, 1989 · N3274F · DestroyedNTSB ATL89LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Perdido, ALWhile descending to 6000 feet the pilot experienced a complete loss of engine oil supply. The windscreen was covered with oil and the pilot had to use the side window to gain forward visibility. After completing the emergency landing check the engine seized.…Dec 30, 1988 · N6969V · Substantial damageNTSB DEN88FA193Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Jackson Hole, WYThe pvt plt obtained his instrument rating 14 days prior to the accident. 12 hrs of actual instrument flt time was logged in March of 1987. The remaining instrument flt time was simulated. Visibility in the Jackson Hole area was reduced by smoke. The plt…Aug 27, 1988 · N9528M · DestroyedNTSB ATL88LA228Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Burkesville, KYThe plt reported that the airplane encountered heavy rain and extreme turbulence while flying over a black cloud at 8,500 ft. he stated that it was as if an 'invisible tornado had reached out' and grabbed the airplane; excessive climb & descent rates were…Aug 6, 1988 · N6864V · DestroyedNTSB MKC88LA135Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20-F · Lawrence, KSThe pilot said the engine quit due to fuel exhaustion during a personal cross country flight. He said he tried to glide to his final destination airport, but made an emergency ldg in a farm field about 2 miles short of the airport.Jul 24, 1988 · N6347Q · Substantial damageNTSB NYC88LA184Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Princeton, NJThe Mooney M20F made a takeoff and as the pilot turned crosswind, he experienced a partial power loss. He returned for a landing and the engine smoothed out. He made extensive ground runs and could not duplicate the problem. However he did not have…Jul 17, 1988 · N6310Q · Substantial damageNTSB ATL88FA174Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Middlesboro, KYWitnesses rprted the eng did not sound like it was providing full power drg takeoff & that abt 3/4 of the 3600' rwy was used for the takeoff roll. After lift-off, the acft climbed at a shallow angle to abt 250 to 300 ft AGL. It then entereda shallow left…May 14, 1988 · N9654M · Substantial damageNTSB ATL88LA090Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Birmingham, ALThe airplane collided with trees on a hill at night, while on final approach. The plt rptd that he 'evidently got too low' on the approach. The visibility was 10 miles. The hilly terrain in the vicinity of the accident site was undeveloped, and had no…Feb 15, 1988 · N7448V · Substantial damageNTSB FTW87DPJ07Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMooney M20F · Jenks, OKEngine failed during initial climb. Aircraft collided with airport perimeter fence and slid across road during landing attempt. Water was found in the fuel distributor system following the accident.Sep 17, 1987 · N9520M · Substantial damageNTSB ATL87LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Put In Bay, OHThe plt heard a loud 'snap' while taxiing to the rwy, and the ldg gear collapsed immediately thereafter. The plt observed that the gear handle was still in the down-and-locked position and that the green 'gear down' light remained illuminated. FAA exam of the…Aug 29, 1987 · N9784M · Substantial damageNTSB DEN87FA167Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Mitchell, SDThis non-licensed plt made an unauthorized flt at night. The acft crashed one half mile north of the arpt. The occupant of the acft was fatally injured. No records of the plt's flt experience was found.Jul 4, 1987 · N6933V · DestroyedNTSB SEA87LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Wagontire, ORDuring takeoff with full flaps and a density altitude of about 6,200 feet the aircraft failed to gain flying speed. Shortly after becoming airborne the aircrafts gear caught on a barbed wire fence at the departure end of the runway. The aircraft then struck…May 17, 1987 · N3523X · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87LA144Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Caldwell, NJDrg a ngt takeoff, the eng lost pwr shortly after lift-off & the plt chose an area away from bldgs & obstructions for an emerg landing. However, drg the landing, the acft was extensively damaged. An exam revealed the rgt fuel tank was empty & the left tank…May 9, 1987 · N9374V · DestroyedNTSB SEA87LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Grants Pass, ORShortly after takeoff the pilot realized that he had no airspeed indication due to his forgetting to remove the pitot cover during preflight. The pilot returned to land at the airport and landed gear up.Apr 3, 1987 · N6901V · Substantial damageNTSB ATL87LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Winnsboro, SCThe acft hit a ditch during a forced landing after a power loss on takeoff. The acft had received annual inspection during which no contamination of the fuel system was found. The acft was parked outside, in the rain, to await the owner's pickup. The fuel…Mar 26, 1987 · N6990V · Substantial damageNTSB NYC87DGM01Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportMooney M20F · Eighty Four, PAThe pilot reported experiencing a rise in the acft's EGT and a loss of power during cruise flt. A forced landing was made during which the acft contacted trees. Examination of the fuel system showed that both the main fuel screen and the micro screen in the…Nov 28, 1986 · N6314Q · Substantial damageNTSB FTW87LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Kerrville, TXDrg the initial climb after takeoff, the eng lost power & the plt made a gear up lndg. A post acdnt exam revealed the eng intake air supply was blocked off by a ball of paper that had gotten into the open ram air intake valve. This resulted in the loss of…Oct 5, 1986 · N22KK · DestroyedNTSB BFO86FA050Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Leesburg, VADrg arrival, the plt was clrd for a VOR rwy 35 apch. Also, he was advised that there were problems with the rwy lights &that other plts had made missed apchs that evening due to dim arpt lighting. He was then clrd to UNICOM freq & told to cancel his IFR clnc…Sep 29, 1986 · N6443Q · DestroyedNTSB SEA86LA205Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20 · Quincey, WAThe pilot stated he had mad a normal landing on a paved city street in a housing dvelopment thinking that it was the Quincey municipal airport. After the pilot realized he ahd made a mistake a take off was attempted. During the take off the pilot aborted the…Aug 14, 1986 · N9517M · Substantial damageNTSB NYC86LA186Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · West Milford, NJDrg the landing roll, the plt believed there was insufficient braking, so he initiated a go-around. He rprtd that on climb-out, the tail of the acft impacted a 'hill.' The acft then crashed nose down & was destroyed. No preimpact part failure or malfunction…Jul 21, 1986 · N7040V · DestroyedNTSB LAX86LA312Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Cloverdale, CAThe acft collided with wires following a loss of control. The plt indicated that he was following a river at 1,500 ft MSL at a slow airspeed when the stall warning sounded. The plt stated that he lowered the nose in a downdraft and recovered close to the…Jul 5, 1986 · N6762V · Substantial damageNTSB LAX86FA206Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Morgan Hill, CAThe pilot requested and received preflight weather briefings, twice, and was advised that VFR flight was not recommended. The flight departed and crashed into mountainous terrain that was obscured by adverse weather conditions. Witnesses reported that the…May 3, 1986 · N9309V · DestroyedNTSB NYC86LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20 · Lockport, NYThe cross country flight was departing runway 28 at Lockport, new york in strong quartering wind conditions. At rotation and climb out, the pilot retracted the gears and flps. However as the aircraft flps retracted the aircraft began to drop. The nose was…Mar 30, 1986 · N6433Q · Substantial damageNTSB LAX86LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Burbank, CAThe acft was landed nose low after flying the pattern with a flt control problem. The plt said he noticed the lack of elevator control during initial climb and came back in for a precautionary landing. The elevator was found to be inoperative due to a broken…Mar 19, 1986 · N9591M · Substantial damageNTSB DEN86LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Longmont, COAccording to the plt, during the flare to touchdown, the acft stalled and the left wing contacted the ground along with four runway lights. The plt said the accident could have been prevented by maintaining a higher airspeed on apch.Mar 10, 1986 · N3280F · Substantial damageNTSB MIA86LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Gainesville, FLThe plt stated that when he extended his landing gear all seemed normal except he did not get a green light, he recycled the gear with the same result & then flew by the tower & they stated that the gear appeared to be down, but upon touchdown after a ground…Jan 12, 1986 · N9326V · Substantial damageNTSB LAX86LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · San Manuel, AZDuring cruise at 10,500 ft MSL on a night x-country flt, the plt said the eng ran rough with moderate vibration levels. Plt declared an emergency with abq ARTCC, who vectored the acft to an unlighted airstrip. The plt said he had difficultyin seeing the rwy…Dec 28, 1985 · N234GA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI86LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Piper City, ILThe pilot elected to land on a paved road because his rla was too wet. The aircraft landed on top of a moving automobile. The aircraft remained on top of the automobile as it ran off the side of the road.Nov 14, 1985 · N2907L · Substantial damageNTSB MIA85FA254Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Aripeka, FLThe student plt stated that after dinner, which included a small amount of wine, he went to the arpt to clean his acft, then elected to go for a short flt. He intended to stay within 25 mi of the arpt, but found himself over lakeland. He landed at a strip to…Sep 14, 1985 · N4797N · Destroyed
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