# NTSB investigations: Mooney M20C

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB NYC01IA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01IA046.md): Mooney M20C · Hazard, KY · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2000 · N942TB · No damage
  > The incorrect routing of the cabin air scat tubing by an unknown person, which resulted in a carbon monoxide leak into the cabin, and subsequent pilot incapacitation.
- [NTSB DEN00LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA153.md): Mooney M20C · Erie, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2000 · N5549Q · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to follow procedures and lower the landing gear.
- [NTSB DEN00LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA137.md): Mooney M20C · Longmont, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2000 · N6253U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel tank selector position resulting in fuel starvation and the ditch impacted during the landing roll. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to follow published procedures and directives.
- [NTSB FTW00LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA190.md): Mooney M20C · Whitney, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2000 · N6932N · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power, which resulted from the worn carburetor.
- [NTSB MIA00LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA151.md): Mooney M20C · Bryson City, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 11, 2000 · N6998U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing rollout with a known quartering crosswind, resulting in an on-ground collision with a known fixed object (wooden pallet.)
- [NTSB NYC00LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA117.md): Mooney M20C · Middletown, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 2000 · N9187V · Substantial damage
  > an inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot which did not detect the water in the fuel tanks prior to departure.
- [NTSB DEN00LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA054.md): Mooney M-20C · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2000 · N90MR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot not following procedures in that he did not periodically clear the engine during an extended glide. The factors were carburetor icing, weather conditions conducive to carburetor ice, and lack of suitable terrain for landing.
- [NTSB MIA00LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA082.md): Mooney M-20C · Andrews, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2000 · N5743N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat in a timely manner while maneuvering in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, resulting in the loss of engine power and collision with trees during the subsequent emergency descent.
- [NTSB NYC00LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA050.md): Mooney M20-C · Reading, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1999 · N6715U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the number two connecting rod after an improper overhaul by maintenance personnel.
- [NTSB FTW00LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA037.md): Mooney M20C · Hillsboro, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1999 · N6766U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the go-around. A factor was the gust of wind.
- [NTSB DEN99LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA112.md): Mooney M20C · Big Piney, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1999 · N6253U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing touchdown. A related factor was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB IAD99LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA035.md): Mooney M20C · Irving, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1999 · N5878Q · Substantial damage
  > was the pilot's intentional flight into known icing conditions.
- [NTSB LAX98LA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA314.md): Mooney M20C · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1998 · N9438V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB IAD98LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98LA099.md): Mooney M-20C · Kent Island, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 22, 1998 · N6532U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper takeoff technique and his failure to abort the takeoff.
- [NTSB FTW99LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA025.md): Mooney M20C · Vernon, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1998 · N9744M · Substantial damage
  > Fatigue cracking of the propeller blade which originated from corrosion pitting on its camber side, resulting in the blade tip separation during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CHI98LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA104.md): Mooney M20C · White River, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1998 · N6235U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's delay in applying carburetor heat. A factor associated with the accident was the low altitude at which the pilot was flying which limited his landing site selections when the loss of power occurred.
- [NTSB MIA98LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA033.md): Mooney M20C · Sparta, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1997 · N78952 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight decision and his inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors are self induced pressure, mountainous terrain, and low clouds.
- [NTSB FTW98LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA042.md): Mooney M20C · Ozona, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1997 · N1360W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper planning/decision, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI98LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA020.md): Mooney M20C · St Charles, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1997 · N9449V · Substantial damage
  > failure of the alternator's front bearing, depletion of battery power, and failure of the emergency landing gear extension handcrank to engage during the pilot's attempt to perform the emergency procedure.
- [NTSB ATL98LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA005.md): Mooney M20C · Hendersonville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1997 · N3426X · Substantial damage
  > The undetermined malfunction of the nose gear steering assembly that resulted in the loss of directional control during a full stop landing. A factor was the rough and uneven runway condition..
- [NTSB FTW97LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA358.md): Mooney M20C · Pettigrew, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1997 · N7045V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper in-flight decision. Factors were the prevailing low ceilings, the inaccurate flight and navigation instruments as result of the failure of the engine accessories vacuum pump and the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to execute the…
- [NTSB SEA97LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA184.md): Mooney M20C · Bountiful, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 1997 · N9666M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB FTW97FA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA269.md): Mooney M20C · Sarepta, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1997 · N777TU · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's impairment (drugs) resulting in his becoming disoriented and the ensuing loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the inaccurate navigation chart.
- [NTSB NYC97LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA128.md): Mooney M20C · Bellwood, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1997 · N6756N · Substantial damage
  > the total loss of engine power due to failed connecting rods.
- [NTSB FTW97LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA185.md): Mooney M20C · Torreon, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1997 · N7853V · Substantial damage
  > failure of the forward number four piston pin plug, and the subsequent obstruction of internal oil passages of the lubricating system, which resulted in partial loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: the crosswind condition and lack of…
- [NTSB ATL97FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA029.md): Mooney M20C · Roxboro, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1996 · N7773M · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, due to spatial disorientation. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's use of an unapproved drug, low ceiling, restricted visibility (fog), and an undetermined anomaly with the vacuum system.
- [NTSB LAX96LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA268.md): Mooney M20C · Payson, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1996 · N6715N · Substantial damage
  > animals on the runway. A factor was the dark night.
- [NTSB MIA96LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA133.md): Mooney M20C · Cullowhee, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1996 · N5635Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The gusty/crosswind condition was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA96LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA96LA120.md): Mooney M20C · St Augustine, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1996 · N9206V · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid each other's airplane. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of traffic pattern position reports from the Christian Eagle, due to the…
- [NTSB ATL96LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96LA067.md): Mooney M20C · Kingston, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1996 · N78896 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI95LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95LA312.md): Mooney M20C · Ironwood, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1995 · N7171U · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to his diverted attention.
- [NTSB NYC95LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA184.md): Mooney M20C · Montgomery, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1995 · N9216V · Substantial damage
  > The partial loss of engine power, as a result of an excessively rich fuel flow in the carburetor, and a subsequent forced landing. A factor relating to the accident was the malfunction of the landing gear.
- [NTSB NYC95LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA145.md): Mooney M-20C · Monogahela, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1995 · N2763W · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilots of the monney M20C, N2763W, and the Piper PA-28, N7416R, to see and avoid each other.
- [NTSB SEA95LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA058.md): Mooney M20C · Omak, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1995 · N7836V · Substantial damage
  > The elevator push rod separation due to fatigue. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot in command's failure to insure compliance with the airworthiness directive and the frozen push rod bearing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA024.md): Mooney M20C · Greeley, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1994 · N6958V · Substantial damage
  > Inadvertent landing gear retraction by the pilot flying the aircraft. A factor was inadequate supervision by the flight instructor.
- [NTSB CHI94LA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA245.md): Mooney M20C · Macon, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1994 · N6327Q · Substantial damage
  > the student pilot's decision to land on a closed runway under construction. A factor associated with the accident is the partial loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB NYC94FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA135.md): Mooney M20C · Wallingford, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1994 · N6842N · Destroyed
  > the pilot's decision to exhaust the fuel supply in the selected tank in-flight, and his failure to maintain the minimum stall speed during engine out conditions. This resulted in a complete loss of engine power and the inadvertent stall and impact with the…
- [NTSB LAX94LA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA275.md): Mooney M20C · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1994 · N6959U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to obtain the proper takeoff speed. Factors are the high density altitude and the crosswind.
- [NTSB BFO94LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA106.md): Mooney M20C · Leesburg, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1994 · N6679U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude until the published approach fix. Factors related to the accident was pilot fatigue, low ceilings, obscuration, and fog.
- [NTSB SEA94LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA145.md): Mooney M20C · Wamsutter, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1994 · N711LP · Substantial damage
  > Clearance not maintained. A factor to the accident was: transmission wire.
- [NTSB ATL94FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA116.md): Mooney M20C · West Columbia, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1994 · N6879U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during climbout because of spatial disorientation. Factors were low ceilings and the dark night.
- [NTSB LAX94LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA202.md): Mooney M20-C · Page, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 1994 · N6524U · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilots to assure that ample fuel would be available to reach the airport. The generator failure and an inoperative fuel quantity gage were contributing factors.
- [NTSB LAX94LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA175.md): Mooney M-20C · Hyampom, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1994 · N4045N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow proper procedures by assuring that the landing gear locking mechanism was properly engaged.
- [NTSB CHI94LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA101.md): Mooney M20C · Richland Center, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1994 · N6811N · Substantial damage
  > improper use of carburetor heat. Factors related to the accident were carburetor icing conditions, and the sign and fence poles.
- [NTSB BFO94LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94LA022.md): Mooney M20C · Waynesburg, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1993 · N1377W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight and inflight preparations, planning and decisions. The lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX94LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA055.md): Mooney M20B · Santa Paula, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1993 · N6405Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow proper procedures/directives prohibiting night operations at the airport and failure to maintain the proper glidepath. The pilot's diverted attention was a factor in this accident.
- [NTSB CHI93LA367](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA367.md): Mooney M20C · Crivitz, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1993 · N6752N · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation caused by foreign matter in the fuel tank strainer.
- [NTSB BFO93LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA157.md): Mooney M20C · Oak Grove, KY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1993 · N78992 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's innacurate preflight fuel consuption calculations and inadequate in-flight planning/decisions, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor related to the accident was: high obstructions in the emergency landing…
- [NTSB FTW93FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA235.md): Mooney M20C · Big Lake, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1993 · N5672Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.
- [NTSB CHI93LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA231.md): Mooney M20C · Eveleth, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1993 · N7131V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft.

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## 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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('5870208'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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