# NTSB investigations: Mooney M20M

A list on [Mooney M20M](https://openairdocs.org/model/mooney-m20m.md).

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

- [NTSB ANC26LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA070.md): Mooney M20M · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 8, 2026 · N488AT · Substantial damage
  > On July 8, 2026, at 1148 eastern daylight time, a Mooney M20 airplane was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Tallahassee, Florida. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB GAA25WA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA241.md): Mooney M20M · Innsbruck, Austria · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Aug 13, 2025 · N42FA · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN25LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA228.md): Mooney M20M · Ben Bolt, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 30, 2025 · N5287S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.
- [NTSB ERA22LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA179.md): Mooney M20M · Manville, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 4, 2022 · N41XL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed go-around decision following an encounter with a tailwind during landing, which resulted in an inability to climb and subsequent impact with trees.
- [NTSB ERA22LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA064.md): Mooney M20M · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 15, 2021 · N21890 · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the failure of maintenance personnel to properly tighten the fuel supply line b-nut at the manifold valve during installation.
- [NTSB WPR22FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA023.md): Mooney M20M · Snoqualmie, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 28, 2021 · N40KA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to fly the airplane into known icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA21WA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA242.md): Mooney M20M · Tököl, Hungary · Accident · Class 5 · Foreign · Sep 28, 2021 · N999U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN21FA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA360.md): Mooney M20M · Victoria, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 7, 2021 · N9156Z · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation during final approach, which led to a spiral dive that overstressed the airplane and resulted in an in-flight breakup.
- [NTSB WPR21LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA256.md): Mooney M20 · Nampa, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 28, 2021 · N381KH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to use the landing checklist and to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB GAA21WA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA093.md): Mooney M20M · Lübeck, Germany · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Apr 27, 2021 · N55HR · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA20LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA038.md): Mooney M20M · College Park, MD · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 18, 2019 · N1031M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, his improper airplane configuration during the attempted go-around, which resulted in the airplane not climbing, and his subsequent landing off the side of the runway.
- [NTSB GAA19CA546](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA546.md): Mooney M20M · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 14, 2019 · N1085W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pitch control during takeoff and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to take remedial action.
- [NTSB ERA16FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA023.md): Mooney M20M · Worcester, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2015 · N243CW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to a fatigue failure of the engine's crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA15CA277](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA277.md): Mooney M20M · Manville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 19, 2015 · N763RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a fence.
- [NTSB CEN14FA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA356.md): Mooney M20M · Greenwood, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2014 · N72FG · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. Also causal to the accident was the pilots' decision…
- [NTSB ERA12FA566](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA566.md): Mooney M20M · Crane Hill, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2012 · N1085A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of control in moderate-to-heavy rain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s reliance on ADS-B for tactical weather avoidance.
- [NTSB CEN12CA486](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA486.md): Mooney M20M · Heber Springs, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 25, 2012 · N9145L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which led to a bounced landing and a subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB ERA12CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA244.md): Mooney M20M · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 18, 2012 · N9140M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to his distraction regarding another airplane in the traffic pattern.
- [NTSB ERA12LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA206.md): Mooney M20M · Amisville, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 2012 · N486KC · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because of the damage due to the postcrash fire.
- [NTSB WPR12FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA044.md): Mooney M20M · Pomona, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2011 · N741SB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear obstructions while maneuvering on the base leg of the traffic pattern for landing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA412.md): Mooney M20M · Poughkeepsie, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2010 · N9153Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing, loss of directional control and runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN10CA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA296.md): Mooney M20M · Port Clinton, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2010 · N1054B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the landing and his failure to properly reconfigure the airplane during the aborted landing attempt.
- [NTSB CEN09FA610](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA610.md): Mooney M20M · Albany, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 2009 · N400DE · Substantial damage
  > The incapacitation of the pilot during high-altitude cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA414.md): Mooney M20 · Steamboat Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 2, 2009 · N270SD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper pitch control during the go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB DEN08LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA118.md): Mooney M20M · Elbert, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2008 · N17RA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.
- [NTSB MIA08FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA094.md): Mooney M20M · Midlothian, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2008 · N429RM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s improper control inputs resulting from spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB CHI07CA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA282.md): Mooney M20M · Grand Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 17, 2007 · N9153Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not maintaining directional control of the aircraft during the crosswind landing. Factors were the crosswind and the runway lights that were impacted.
- [NTSB ATL06CA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA098.md): Mooney M20M · Burnsville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2006 · N2168F · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to achieve the proper touch down point on landing resulting in a runway over run and collision with an embankment.
- [NTSB ATL06CA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA089.md): Mooney M20M · Banner Elk, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2006 · N1046P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing.
- [NTSB ATL06LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06LA014.md): Mooney M20M · Summerville, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 2005 · N43CW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the pre-landing checklist which resulted in a gear up landing and subsequent propeller strike. The pilots improper decision to attempt a go-around after the propeller strike, resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent…
- [NTSB CHI05LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05LA190.md): Mooney M20M · White Cloud, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2005 · N355RZ · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the mechanic's improper maintenance, the disconnected oil line, the oil leak from the disconnected line, and the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. Factors were the outside…
- [NTSB CHI05CA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05CA092.md): Mooney M20M · Lincoln, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 10, 2005 · N21816 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently exceeded the design limits of the airplane during the recovery from the loss of control due to the unanticipated severe turbulence. Factors to the accident were the turbulence in clouds and the main landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB ATL04FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA107.md): Mooney M20M · Cary, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2004 · N91514 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot experienced spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of control and the subsequent collision with trees. Factors were low ceilings and fog.
- [NTSB MIA03LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA072.md): Mooney M20M · Destin, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2003 · N101PB · Substantial damage
  > The inadequate annual/100-hour inspection of the engine by the mechanic for his failure to properly secure the tailpipe assembly to the turbocharger resulting in separation of the tailpipe and subsequent in-flight fire. Contributing factors in the accident…
- [NTSB LAX02LA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA248.md): Mooney M20M · Gualala, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 2002 · N1038K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's delayed decision in executing a go-around. Contributing factors were the pilot's limited experience landing on short fields and the rising terrain.
- [NTSB CHI02FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA042.md): Mooney M20M · Evansville, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 2001 · N7775L · Destroyed
  > The fatigue failure of the turbocharger exhaust band clamp and aircraft control not possible by the pilot due to the fire.
- [NTSB MIA01WA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01WA035.md): Mooney M20M · Grunwald, Austria · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 3, 2000 · N2183N · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC00LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA069.md): Mooney M20M · Montpelier, VT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2000 · N223KT · Substantial damage
  > A blocked crankcase breather line due to ice and improper maintenance which resulted in further restricting the line. A factor in this accident was the below freezing outside air temperature.
- [NTSB MIA00FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00FA066.md): Mooney M20M · Mount Pleasant, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 2000 · N2135X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (VSO) while maneuv ering on a night instrument approach in instrument conditions. This resulted in an inadvertent in-flight loss of control (stall/spin), and subsequent in-flight collision with a swamp. Contributing to…
- [NTSB SEA00FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00FA031.md): Mooney M20-M · Missoula, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 12, 1999 · N270BB · Destroyed
  > Engine failure for undetermined reasons. Factors include the lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing, trees and mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB FTW97LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA357.md): Mooney M20M · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1997 · N9140Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's flaring of the airplane prematurely at a low airspeed that resulted in a hard landing, and an inadvertent stall during the attempted go-around and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB IAD96LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA110.md): Mooney M20M · Hartford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1996 · N1085W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate control of the airplane during the approach to landing/landing roll. A related factor is the pilot's inadequate remedial action (attempted go-around).
- [NTSB FTW96LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA114.md): Mooney M20M · Alpine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1996 · N9167J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a misjudged landing flare resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB LAX95LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA251.md): Mooney M-20-M · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1995 · N200CT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper remedial action during an aborted takeoff due to an improperly installed pitot line to the airspeed indicator.
- [NTSB LAX92LA334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA334.md): Mooney M20-M · Sedona, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1992 · N9124L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and delayed go-around decision. Contributing to the accident was a failure of the pilot to attain the touch-down during a down wind landing.
- [NTSB BFO92FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA048.md): Mooney M20M · Youngs Bottom, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1992 · N9136J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate inflight decision to continue flight in icing condition which resulted in degraded aircraft performance, inadequate airspeed, and aerodynamic stall. A related factor is the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather.
- [NTSB BFO91LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91LA003.md): Mooney M20M · Culpeper, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1990 · N987CM · Destroyed
  > Intergranular cracking (fatigue) failure of the exhaust clamp, which resulted in a disconnected exhaust manifold (tailpipe), and subsequent fire in the engine compartment.
- [NTSB LAX90LA338](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA338.md): Mooney M-20-M · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1990 · N9161D · Destroyed
  > Engine failure due to a ruptured fuel pump diaphragm. A factor in the accident was the unsuitable nature of the terrain to make a forced landing.

## 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 ('5870222')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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