Mooney M20J
NTSB investigations · 334
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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 ('5870219')
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NTSB ATL06CA128Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M-20J · Blue Ridge, GAThe pilot's failure to achieve the proper touchdown point on landing resulting in an overrun, and on ground collision with trees.NTSB LAX06CA297Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Temecula, CAThe pilot's failure to flare that resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CHI06FA256Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Smithville, OHThe altitude/ clearance not maintained by the pilot during cruise flight.NTSB DFW06FA193Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Newellton, LAThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather conditions. Contributing factors were the prevailing thunderstorms, the dark night conditions, and Air Traffic Control's failure to issue hazardous weather information to the pilot.NTSB DFW06IA171Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Beaumont, TXThe improper installation of the propeller governor by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DFW06CA144Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Wichita Falls, TXThe pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind.NTSB NYC06LA101Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Norwood, MAImproper maintenance, which resulted in a fatigue fracture of the dual magneto mounting flange, and a subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB MIA06LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Fort Pierce, FLImproper magneto installation by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the magneto detaching from the engine and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB DFW06CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Yoakum, TXThe pilot's misjudged distance/speed which resulted in an overrun.NTSB SEA05LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Sunriver, ORThe loss of engine power as a result of both sets of magneto points failing to open due to excessive wear of the nylon cam followers. The excessive wear of the cam followers was due to maintenance personnel's failure to follow the magneto manufacturer's…NTSB DFW05FA185Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Saginaw, TXThe pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons while maneuvering.NTSB SEA05LA129Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Hailey, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while on final approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB NYC05CA108Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M-20J · Toughkenamon, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB IAD05LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Rocky Hill, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent impact with terrain. Factors included the night lighting conditions, and the airplane approaching the opposite runway.NTSB ATL05LA051Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney 20P · Smith, ALMaintenance personnel failure to properly torque the cylinder head during installation that resulted in the separation from the engine assembly and the subsequent loss of power.NTSB ATL05CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Statesville, NCthe flight instructors improper use of the flight controls on rotation during a short field takeoff resulting in the airplane becoming airborne, stall, and collision with the ground. A factor in the accident was the instructors failure to brief procedures for…NTSB CHI04CA222Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Huntington, INThe pilot's inadequate flare and unsuccessful recovery from a bounced landing, and the pilot's and flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control and airspeed during the subsequent aborted landing, which resulted in a stall. A factor was the…NTSB SEA04WA155Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationMooney M20J · Elkins Creek BC, CanadaNTSB FTW04FA206Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Olney, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed sufficient for flight resulting in the inadvertent stall/spin. A contributing factor was the prevailing tailwind.NTSB CHI04FA198Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Fox Lake, ILThe flight crew's failure to maintain airspeed which led to an inadvertent stall/spin. An additional cause was the flight instructor's unsuccessful remedial action during the course of the accident sequence. The slow flight performed was a factor.NTSB NYC04LA163Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Hackettstown, NJThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which resulted in the total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination, during the initial climb after takeoff.NTSB NYC04FA127Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Oxford, CTThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance during an instrument approach, which resulted in a collision with trees prior to the runway. Factors were nighttime conditions and cloud cover.NTSB SEA04CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M-20J · Redmond, ORThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for wind conditions. Unfavorable wind was a factor.NTSB MIA04LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Ocala, FLloss of engine power due to oil starvation for undetermined reasons, resulting in an in-flight collision with a fence during a forced landing.NTSB DEN04FA003Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Grantsville, UTthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual outlook during low level flight maneuvers that resulted in a collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's attention being diverted.NTSB MIA03LA182Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Atlantic OceanPilot incapacitation due to a cardiovascular event which led to loss of control and subsequent impact with water.NTSB DEN03LA122Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Leadville, COthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to attain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush. Contributing factors were the wind shear, runway light, fence post, and unsuitable terrain.NTSB SEA03LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20-J · Renton, WAIn-flight failure of the electric landing gear motor during the initial takeoff climb.NTSB NYC03LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · De Lancey, NYThe pilot's delayed decision to perform an aborted takeoff, which did not allow for sufficient room to stop. A factor was the grass runway.NTSB LAX03CA203Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Lincoln, CAThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.NTSB NYC03LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Montauk, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.NTSB CHI03FA080Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Tower, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during cruise flight. A factor to the accident was the clouds and night conditions.NTSB FTW03LA092Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · New Orleans, LAThe loss of engine power as a result of the separation of the magneto assembly due to inadequate maintenance by unknown personnel. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX03LA029Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Fullerton, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection resulting in a loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system.NTSB DEN03LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Englewood, COthe complete collapse of the landing gear, during landing roll, for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI03LA001Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Chicago, ILThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind, and his failure to maintain directional control.NTSB SEA02LA187Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Oakley, IDFailure (fracture) of the two number four piston compression rings, leading to the erosion of a section of the piston sidewall, resulting in the exhaustion of the engine's oil supply during cruise flight, followed by a forced landing on a country road.…NTSB NYC02LA188Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Canadaigua, NYThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.NTSB IAD02LA070Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Ocean City, NJThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing, and his inadequate compensation for wind. A factor was a wind gust.NTSB CHI02LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Minneapolis, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft during an aborted landing.NTSB ATL02LA103Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Charleston, SCTotal loss of engine power due to oil system starvation. A factor was the transmission wire encountered during emergency descent.NTSB MIA02LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Lake Placid, FLThe failure of the pilot to perform a proper preflight inspection and his improper fuel tank selection for takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine power on takeoff due to fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft…NTSB NYC01LA191Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · East Greenwich, NJThe pilot's premature liftoff which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB NYC01LA186Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Mitchellville, MDThe flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing, and her delay in remedial action. A factor related to the accident was the excessive trim setting.NTSB LAX01LA246Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Las Vegas, NVThe pilot's inadaquate visual lookout and failure to maintain proper clearance from an object. A factor was the pilot's distraction by a conversation with ground control.NTSB CHI01LA182Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Columbia, MOThe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX01LA203Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Jackson, CAFailure of the pilot to maintain proper airspeed for landing and airplane control with an existing crosswind. A contributing factor was the distraction of the pilot by a yelling passenger.NTSB MIA01FA151Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M-20J · Monroe, NCThe pilot in command’s failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to avoid objects, resulting in a stall/mush and collision with the terrain during uncontrolled descent. Contributing to the accident was the improper approach to land and his failure to…NTSB FTW01LA090Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Pecos, TXthe pilot's failure to obtain a proper glide path during landing, which resulted in the airplane's impact with terrain short of the runway. Contributory factors were the open baggage door and the pilot's diverted attention to the open door.NTSB NYC01LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20J · Trenton, NJThe flight instructor's improper decision to allow his student to land in close proximity to a hovering helicopter.
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