# NTSB investigations: Mooney M20R

A list on [Mooney M20R](https://openairdocs.org/model/mooney-m20r.md).

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

- [NTSB ERA25LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA273.md): Mooney M20R · New Port Richey, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 9, 2025 · N9166Z · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB GAA25WA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA113.md): Mooney M20R · Velika Planina, Slovenia · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Mar 10, 2025 · N595RJ · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA24WA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA111.md): Mooney M20R · Eschbach, Germany · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 25, 2024 · N333YC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA23LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA314.md): Mooney M20R · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 26, 2023 · N62GH · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ERA23FA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA273.md): Mooney M20R · Southport, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 25, 2023 · N13LV · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s improper decision to fly a known unairworthy airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB GAA23WA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA168.md): Mooney M20R · Toledo, Spain · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 17, 2023 · N192JM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN23FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA239.md): Mooney M20R · Watertown, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 14, 2023 · N1025C · Destroyed
  > The 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.
- [NTSB GAA23WA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA23WA094.md): Mooney M20R · Vélez-Málaga, Spain · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 20, 2022 · N78VE · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA20LA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA327.md): Mooney M20R · Weston, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 9, 2020 · N120GX · Substantial damage
  > A 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.
- [NTSB GAA18CA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA224.md): Mooney M20R · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 16, 2018 · N6868 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s landing long in tailwind conditions with insufficient runway remaining to stop the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA17CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA244.md): Mooney M20R · Venice, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2017 · N57GX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in a gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ERA17LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA175.md): Mooney M20R · Myrtle Beach, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 2017 · N20835 · Substantial damage
  > A 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.
- [NTSB OPS16IA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OPS16IA010.md): Mooney M20R · Jacksonville, FL · Incident · Class 3 · Incident · Final report · Apr 3, 2016 · N57GX · 2 aircraft · No damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB GAA15CA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA148.md): Mooney M20R · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2015 · N93TK · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB CEN14FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA102.md): Mooney M20R · Boyne City, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2014 · N1046L · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB CEN14CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA049.md): Mooney M20R · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 7, 2013 · N1006A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during the go around.
- [NTSB ERA13LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA363.md): Mooney M20R · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2013 · N1034S · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB ERA11CA460](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA460.md): Mooney M20R · West Chester, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 16, 2011 · N121RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN11LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA373.md): Mooney M20R · Lake In The Hills, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 2011 · N5816P · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB CEN11FA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA340.md): Mooney M20R · Ravenna, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 10, 2011 · N9149R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN11CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA163.md): Mooney M20R · Cypress, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2011 · N64FM · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s delayed decision to execute a go-around.
- [NTSB ERA11FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA095.md): Mooney M20R · Dundee, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2010 · N968SM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to operate in known moderate-to-severe icing conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during approach.
- [NTSB CEN10LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA098.md): Mooney M20R · La Veta, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2010 · N782LU · Substantial damage
  > A fuel leak and subsequent fire due to a mechanical defect.
- [NTSB DEN07LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA137.md): Mooney M20R · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2007 · N395MR · Substantial damage
  > the 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.
- [NTSB MIA07CA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA115.md): Mooney M20R · Mitchellville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2007 · N321MD · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB MIA07CA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07CA101.md): Mooney M20R · Carthage, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 24, 2007 · N904MM · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB NYC07CA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07CA074.md): Mooney M20R · Marshfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 9, 2007 · N323RW · Destroyed
  > A loss of directional control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC07FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA041.md): Mooney M20R · Summersville, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 2006 · N9165T · Destroyed
  > The 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…
- [NTSB MIA06CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06CA079.md): Mooney M20R · Destin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 5, 2006 · N4654M · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB SEA04LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA124.md): Mooney M20R · Hailey, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 2004 · N1054K · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB FTW04CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA177.md): Mooney M20R · Kerrville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 24, 2004 · N9147H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to compensate for existing wind conditions. Contributing factors were the gusty high winds.
- [NTSB NYC04CA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04CA135.md): Mooney M20R · Warren, VT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2004 · N53WM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing. A factor in this accident was the wind shear as reported by the pilot.
- [NTSB FTW04LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA053.md): Mooney M20R · Sheridan, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 2004 · N5284C · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB IAD03FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03FA039.md): Mooney M20R · Leesburg, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2003 · N1005P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while on final approach for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC03LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03LA019.md): Mooney M20R · Vineyard Haven, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2002 · N2165Y · Destroyed
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ATL02FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA171.md): Mooney M20R · Burnsville, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 2002 · N574DJ · Destroyed
  > The 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.
- [NTSB MIA02LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA125.md): Mooney M20R · Mt. Pleasant, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 2002 · N2043N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall, an uncontrolled descent, and an impact with the ground during the attempted go-around.
- [NTSB CHI01FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA220.md): Mooney M-20R · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2001 · N2HW · Destroyed
  > The 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.
- [NTSB MIA01FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01FA071.md): Mooney M20R · Bluffton, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2001 · N88FJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB FTW00LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA194.md): Mooney M20R · Talihina, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 2000 · N22166 · Substantial damage
  > the partial loss of engine power on takeoff, which resulted from incorrect adjustment of the fuel injector system by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB NYC99LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA129.md): Mooney M20R · Ravenna, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1999 · N496DE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare which resulted in a hard landing, and his failure to maintain directional control after touchdown.
- [NTSB LAX98FA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA199.md): Mooney M20R · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1998 · N130RB · Destroyed
  > the non-instrument rated pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were the low ceiling, drizzle, and fog.

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

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