Mooney M20R

NTSB investigations · 42

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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
  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 ('5870225')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB ERA25LA273Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20R · New Port Richey, FLThe pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.Jun 9, 2025 · N9166Z · Substantial damageNTSB GAA25WA113Accident · 1 fatalClass 5 · ForeignMooney M20R · Velika Planina, SloveniaMar 10, 2025 · N595RJ · DestroyedNTSB GAA24WA111Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignMooney M20R · Eschbach, GermanyFeb 25, 2024 · N333YC · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23LA314Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20R · Chattanooga, TNThe pilot’s failure to maintain the proper glidepath during final approach, which resulted in a collision with the approach lights short of the runway. Contributing was the pilot’s distraction due to the cabin door opening.Jul 26, 2023 · N62GH · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23FA273Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20R · Southport, NCThe pilot’s improper decision to fly a known unairworthy airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.Jun 25, 2023 · N13LV · DestroyedNTSB GAA23WA168Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignMooney M20R · Toledo, SpainJun 17, 2023 · N192JM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23FA239Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20R · Watertown, WIThe pilot’s loss of control due to spatial disorientation while operating in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment from the prohibited substance; however, the extent of impairment could not be determined.Jun 14, 2023 · N1025C · DestroyedNTSB GAA23WA094Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignMooney M20R · Vélez-Málaga, SpainDec 20, 2022 · N78VE · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20LA327Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20R · Weston, FLA total loss of engine power because of the overheating and failure of the connecting rod bearings due to a lack of lubrication for reasons that could not be determined.Sep 9, 2020 · N120GX · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA224Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20R · San Antonio, TXThe pilot’s landing long in tailwind conditions with insufficient runway remaining to stop the airplane.Apr 16, 2018 · N6868 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17CA244Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20R · Venice, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in a gusting crosswind conditions.Jul 14, 2017 · N57GX · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Myrtle Beach, SCA total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because the airplane sank in the ocean and was not recovered.May 9, 2017 · N20835 · Substantial damageNTSB OPS16IA010IncidentClass 3 · IncidentFinal reportMooney M20R · Jacksonville, FLThe air traffic controller's decision to issue climb instruction to one aircraft without ensuring the required separation with another could be maintained. Contributing to the incident was the air traffic controller's failure to issue a safety alert in a…Apr 3, 2016 · N57GX · 2 aircraft · No damageNTSB GAA15CA148Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20R · West Mifflin, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during landing, which resulted in a bounce and loss of control during landing, followed by a runway excursion, and collision with terrain during an attempt to abort the landing.Jun 27, 2015 · N93TK · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14FA102Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Boyne City, MIThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane as he attempted to return to the airport after encountering dark night conditions and heavy snow showers.Jan 6, 2014 · N1046L · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA049Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20R · Fort Collins, COThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during the go around.Nov 7, 2013 · N1006A · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13LA363Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Tallahassee, FLThe pilot's failure to troubleshoot the in-flight electrical problem and restore power using the operable redundant battery and his decision not to manually extend the airplane's landing gear, which resulted in a gear-up landing. Contributing to the accident…Aug 4, 2013 · N1034S · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11CA460Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20R · West Chester, PAThe pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.Aug 16, 2011 · N121RP · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA373Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Lake In The Hills, ILThe pilot's improper landing flare and recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the certified flight instructor’s inadequate supervision.Jun 4, 2011 · N5816P · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11FA340Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Ravenna, OHThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.May 10, 2011 · N9149R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11CA163Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20R · Cypress, TXThe student pilot’s delayed decision to execute a go-around.Jan 29, 2011 · N64FM · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Dundee, NYThe pilot's decision to operate in known moderate-to-severe icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during approach.Dec 23, 2010 · N968SM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · La Veta, COA fuel leak and subsequent fire due to a mechanical defect.Jan 17, 2010 · N782LU · Substantial damageNTSB DEN07LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Wichita, KSthe pilot's improper flare and recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing factors are the lack of experience of the pilot and the delayed remedial action of the airline transport pilot rated passenger.Aug 14, 2007 · N395MR · Substantial damageNTSB MIA07CA115Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20R · Mitchellville, MDThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point for landing and his failure to initiate a go-around when he realized the airplane would touchdown past the intended point.Jul 1, 2007 · N321MD · Substantial damageNTSB MIA07CA101Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20R · Carthage, NCThe delay by the pilot-in-command to recover from a bounced landing resulting in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the nose and left main landing gears.May 24, 2007 · N904MM · Substantial damageNTSB NYC07CA074Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20R · Marshfield, MAA loss of directional control for undetermined reasons.Mar 9, 2007 · N323RW · DestroyedNTSB NYC07FA041Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Summersville, WVThe airplane's encounter with in-flight icing, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's improper weather evaluation, the in-flight icing conditions, the reduced visibility from a snow squall during the forced…Dec 7, 2006 · N9165T · DestroyedNTSB MIA06CA079Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20R · Destin, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while attempting a go-around at a low altitude which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush, an uncontrolled descent and an impact with terrain.Apr 5, 2006 · N4654M · Substantial damageNTSB SEA04LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Hailey, IDThe pilot's improper flare, failure to maintain directional control, and inadequate remedial action, which resulted in the airplane impacting a taxiway sign along the side of the runway. A factor contributing to the accident was the taxiway sign.Jul 6, 2004 · N1054K · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04CA177Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20R · Kerrville, TXThe pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions. Contributing factors were the gusty high winds.Jun 24, 2004 · N9147H · Substantial damageNTSB NYC04CA135Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20R · Warren, VTThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in this accident was the wind shear as reported by the pilot.May 29, 2004 · N53WM · Substantial damageNTSB FTW04LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Sheridan, ARThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Jan 1, 2004 · N5284C · Substantial damageNTSB IAD03FA039Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Leesburg, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while on final approach for undetermined reasons.Mar 21, 2003 · N1005P · DestroyedNTSB NYC03LA019Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Vineyard Haven, MAThe pilot's spatial disorientation during a missed approach, which resulted in a loss of control, and the airplane's subsequent impact with water. Factors included clouds, rain, and night lighting conditions.Nov 13, 2002 · N2165Y · DestroyedNTSB ATL02FA171Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Burnsville, NCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into trees and terrain. Factors were wind gusts and terrain-induced turbulence.Sep 20, 2002 · N574DJ · DestroyedNTSB MIA02LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Mt. Pleasant, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with the ground during the attempted go-around.Jul 2, 2002 · N2043N · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01FA220Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M-20R · Eden Prairie, MNThe fractured camshaft gear and the pilot not maintaining aircraft control. Factors relating to this accident were metal fatigue in the camshaft gear teeth, the inadvertent stall, the low airspeed, and the trees.Jul 19, 2001 · N2HW · DestroyedNTSB MIA01FA071Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Bluffton, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain control due to spatial disorientation.Feb 4, 2001 · N88FJ · DestroyedNTSB FTW00LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Talihina, OKthe partial loss of engine power on takeoff, which resulted from incorrect adjustment of the fuel injector system by maintenance personnel.Jun 28, 2000 · N22166 · Substantial damageNTSB NYC99LA129Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Ravenna, OHThe pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing, and his failure to maintain directional control after touchdown.May 28, 1999 · N496DE · Substantial damageNTSB LAX98FA199Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20R · Van Nuys, CAthe non-instrument rated pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were the low ceiling, drizzle, and fog.Jun 16, 1998 · N130RB · Destroyed
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