# 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. Page 5 of 17 · 824 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB SEA86LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA148.md): Mooney M20-C · Paradise Valley, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1986 · N6263U · Substantial damage > A forced landing was made due to a very rough running engine accompanied by backfiring. It was discovered on engine examination that the spark plugs were worn beyond service limits. During landing roll a cattle guard was struck with the wing tips. - [NTSB LAX86LA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA209.md): Mooney M20C · La Verne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1986 · N9099V · Substantial damage > A total loss of eng power was experienced while on base leg for landing at brakett field. The acft was landed short of the rwy and a fence was contacted. Post accident inspection revealed the acft's fuel supply had been exhausted. - [NTSB MIA86LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA143.md): Mooney M20C · Starke, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 3, 1986 · N6926V · Destroyed > The plt stated that during landing, he lost directional control of the acft due to crosswinds. He attempted to abort the landing, however, the landing gear contacted a cattle fence which resulted in a loss of control and impact with the terrain. The acft was… - [NTSB SEA86LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA116.md): Mooney M20C · Twin Falls, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1986 · N6494U · Destroyed > During final apch the ATCT advised the plt of a 17 kt x-wind with gusts to 22 KTS. The plt landed but was unable to maintain directional control and the acft departed the rwy into a grass area. The plt attempted to takeoff again, the wind lifted up the wing… - [NTSB LAX86LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA137.md): Mooney M-20C · Roll, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1986 · N9694M · Substantial damage > The plt landed at gila bend municipal arpt for fuel. The refueling facilities were closed and the decision was made to proceed to yuma int'l arpt, about 113 miles east of gila bend arpt. The plt had flown the acft for about 4 hrs and 5 minutes prior to… - [NTSB CHI86FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA077.md): Mooney M20C · Loogootee, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1986 · N9307V · Destroyed > Plt experienced loss of pwr during cruise flt at 6,000 feet. ATC vectored acft toward daviess county arpt, approximately 10 miles away. Plt reported acft on fire. Witnesses saw N9307V in a left bank turn then 'nose dive into ground.' Post crash exam of engine… - [NTSB MIA86LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA021.md): Mooney M20C · Starke, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1985 · N79386 · Substantial damage > The plt stated that after takeoff while climbing through 15 ft AGL the eng sputtered and lost pwr momentarily. Full pwr was regained but the acft had lost altitude and could not climb to clear trees at the departure end of the rwy. The acft then veered left,… - [NTSB NYC86LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC86LA010.md): Mooney M20C · Ocean City, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1985 · N73SD · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a bird while descending for an apch to landing at Ocean City. Substantial damage resulted to the right horizontal stabilizer. The plt was able to maintain control of the acft with difficulty. A successful landing was accomlished.. - [NTSB ATL85FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA252.md): Mooney M20C · Columbus, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1985 · N5844Q · Destroyed > Acft departed airport after enroute stop for fueling.VFR conditions with broken clouds at 2800 feet and turbulence in clouds. Acft was cleared to 4500 and PIC asked to report reaching. During climb PIC was asked his altitude. His response was unintelligible… - [NTSB MIA85LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA164.md): Mooney M20C · Bainbridge, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1985 · N6850U · Substantial damage > While en route, the plt noted a severe eng vibration. He shut down the eng & made an emergency landing. During the roll-out, the acft hit a ditch & was damaged. An investigation revealed that one prop blade had failed from fatigue & the end of the blade had… - [NTSB LAX85LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA183.md): Mooney M20C · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1985 · N1359W · No damage > Upon landing & taxiing off the rwy the ATP certificated plt was unable to locate the desired acft hangar in which the acft was to be parked. The plt & his 15-year-OLD pax observed a bystander near their acft. The plt directed the pax to exit the acft & ask… - [NTSB NYC85LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA022.md): Mooney M20C · Landover, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1984 · N6890N · Substantial damage > Flt departed danbury, CT, on x-country flt to college park, MD. According to plt there was sufficient fuel on board, however plt extended flt to northern VA before returning to college park. Prior to reaching arpt a loss of power occurred and plt made gear up… - [NTSB ATL85LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA026.md): Mooney M20C · Bay St. Louis, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 3, 1984 · N9315V · Substantial damage > Prior to departing on a flt from arlington, TX, to gulfport, MS, the plt stated that he checked and found the fuel tanks full. About 17 miles from gulfport the fuel gage showed a rapid loss of fuel at which time the plt switched tanks. Two minutes later there… - [NTSB DEN85FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA014.md): Mooney M20C · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1984 · N558BQ · Destroyed > The a/c with a non-instrument rated pilot at the controls, departed the Cheyenne, WY airport at night in light snow showers. Several minutes later he crashed in an open field north of cheyene impact forces and a post acc fire dest the a/c. evidence indicated… - [NTSB DCA85IA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA85IA003.md): Boeing VC-137B-BN · Seattle, WA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 1984 · USAF · 2 aircraft · No damage > During arrival, a Boeing VC-137B-BN, USAF #58-6970, operating as air force 2 (AF-2), was cleared for a localizer back- course apch. At 1442:49, TRACON advised AF-2 of traffic at its 10 o'clock position at 2 mi, alt unkn. At 1443:11, TRACON advised AF-2 the… - [NTSB MIA84LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA259.md): Mooney M20C · Bimini, Bahamas · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1984 · N6770U · Destroyed > The plt reported that he had been airborne for about 30 min when eng missed one time and stopped running. He attempted to switch fuel tanks but the selector only went to the off position and stuck. The plt ditched about 20 mi nw of Bimini island. - [NTSB LAX84FA484](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA484.md): Mooney M20C · Mariposa, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1984 · N6406U · Destroyed > The acft collided with a tree & telephone pole during a go-around maneuver on rwy 26. Investigation revealed that the acft exited the left side of rwy 26 about 1625 ft beyond the threshold. Although there were no eyewitnesses to the accident a ground witness… - [NTSB MKC84LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA230.md): Mooney M20C · Hannibal, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1984 · N7702M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > N7702M experienced an electrical failure en route & diverted to Hannibal. Plt stated he circled the arpt, saw no traffic& decided to land to the south. N38455 had just landed to the north and was on the rwy when the plt saw N7702M attempting to land in the… - [NTSB FTW84LA293](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA293.md): Mooney M20C · Marshall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1984 · N6261U · Substantial damage > The plt reported initial landing extension indicated an unsafe condition. The landing gear was recycled & a safe down & locked position was indicated. On landing roll the acft veered left off of the rwy & collided with trees. Tire marks on the rwy indicated… - [NTSB CHI84FA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FA239.md): Mooney M20C · Middlefield, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1984 · N6262U · Destroyed > The acft props touched the rwy during a wheels-up approach and the plt initiated a go-around with bent props. The acft climbed to about 100 ft AGL with less than full power. The wings began to rock,the left wing dropped and the acft fell straight down to the… - [NTSB MKC84FA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FA281.md): Mooney M20C · New Blaine, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 1984 · N9322V · Destroyed > Despite a wx briefing forecasting IMC and discouraging VFR flight, the non-instrument rated plt departed aprx 1 hour before the accident. Impact occurred in wooded rising terrain at an elevation of about 1,957 ft MSL at an aprx nose down attitude of 4 degs.… - [NTSB CHI84FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FA153.md): Mooney M20C · Gary, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1984 · N7899V · Destroyed > VFR plt received 2 wx briefings, filed an IFR flt plan and departed in night IFR conditions. Aprx 1 min after contacting chicago ARTCC plt reported he was having 'problems.' Aprx 1 min later plt reported, 'nine nine victor, I'm breaking up.' Acft wreckage was… - [NTSB LAX84LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA190.md): Mooney M20C · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1984 · N6518U · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he failed to extend the landing gear prior to touchdown. Subsequently, the acft was damaged during a wheels up landing. - [NTSB DEN84LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA088.md): Mooney M20C · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1984 · N6210U · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during takeoff, the acft slowed as it hit patches of slush. He lifted off at the end of the rwy & retracted the gear while in ground effect. The acft would not maintain flying speed & settled in snow. It then went thru a fence beyond the… - [NTSB MKC84LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA055.md): Mooney M20C · Pittsburg, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1984 · N2998L · Substantial damage > The acft ran off of the snow covered rwy into trees after an attempted downwind takeoff. The plt had packed the 8 inch snow by driving his car on the rwy. During the aborted takeoff the plt was unable to stop the acft before tree contact. - [NTSB CHI84FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84FAMS1.md): Mooney M20C · Near Green Bay, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Nov 22, 1983 · N9232M · Destroyed > After a taking off at 2029 CST, the plt climbed to 7000 ft & flew on a southerly heading toward the oshkosh VOR. At 2030, the plt indicated that he had a radio problem, but he remained in radio contact with ATC until a freq change at 2039, then no further… - [NTSB FTW84LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA046.md): Mooney M20C · Mcgregor, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1983 · N9667M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > In order to take off on rwy 35, acft must utilize rwy 4/22 enroute from the arpt ramp. As the Mooney taxied onto rwy 4/22 it was struck by the pitts rolling out on rwy 22. While on base leg, the plt of the pitts saw the Mooney taxiing toward rwy 4/22 &… - [NTSB MKC83LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA211.md): Mooney M20C · Bloomfield, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1983 · N4057N · Substantial damage > While en route, the plt encountered a progressive, partial power loss. At 1st the eng began running rough, then the manifold pressure dropped to 15 inches (18 inches had been set for cruise). He heard a clicking noise & started a descent from his cruise alt… - [NTSB FTW83LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA380.md): Mooney M-20C · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1983 · N6869U · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a fence post during taxi for takeoff. The acft was allowed to drift right of the center of the taxiway. The collision veered the acft to the right and damaged the wing. The accident occurred at dusk. - [NTSB ATL83IA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83IA302.md): Mooney M20C · St.Simonsisland, GA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1983 · N9244V · Minor damage > Acft had neither a green light nor mechanical indication of safe gear confirmed by the tower. All landing gear collapsedon touchdown. The motor to actuator coupling which is common to both electric & manual landing gear systems failed. - [NTSB MKC83LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA117.md): Mooney M20C · Wheatland, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1983 · N6288U · Destroyed > The pilot said the engine lost power after takeoff and settled into trees off the end of the rwy. The engine, damaged by fire, was examined and there was no evidence of pre-impact failures or deficiencies. - [NTSB CHI83LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA131.md): Mooney M20C · Solon Springs, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 1983 · N5587Q · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that when he departed Solon Springs, WI at 2100 CST, the weather was windy, but the sky was clear. He landed at minneapolis, MN to pick up a passenger, then departed on a return flight to Solon. While returning, he encountered snow. The… - [NTSB LAX82DA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA083.md): Mooney M-20C · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 21, 1982 · N6597U · Substantial damage > The student pilot obtained permission for and attempted an ILS approach. After demonstrating an inability to follow the ILS the pilot was cleared for a special VFR approach. The aircraft landed with the gear retracted. - [NTSB LAX82DA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA054.md): Mooney M20C · Fowler, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 28, 1982 · N6594U · Substantial damage > The pilot estimated that he landed about 400 ft past the threshold on a runway that was muddy. He found the braking was insufficient and started a go-around. However, he quickly realized that he would not have flying speed before reaching the end of the… - [NTSB LAX82FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA049.md): Mooney M20C · Victorville, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1982 · N7860V · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The pilot had planned to fly to the big bear airport, but changed his destination to apple valley, California. While on an easterly heading at about 6800 ft MSL, a collision occurred with another aircraft, a Mooney M20C, N7860V. The Piper pilot believed that… - [NTSB CHI82DA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA029.md): Mooney M-20 · Shell Lake, WI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 22, 1982 · N6029Q · Substantial damage > The pilot initiated his takeoff roll on a runway covered with hard packed snow. As the nosewheel was lifted off of the runway, the aircraft started to drift left. The pilot stated that when he applied right rudder and slightly lowered the nose, the plane came… - [NTSB NYC82FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA011.md): Cessna 150G · Osgood, PA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Nov 25, 1981 · N8521J · 2 aircraft · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL82FLA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FLA02.md): Mooney M20C · Folkston, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 16, 1981 · N9244V · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN81FTE69](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTE69.md): Mooney M20C · Delta, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1981 · N78899 · Destroyed - [NTSB MKC81DCG57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81DCG57.md): Mooney M20C · Brookfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 11, 1981 · N6288U · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL81FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FA111.md): Mooney M20C · Thomasville, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 29, 1981 · N1278X · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL81FLT13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FLT13-201160.md): Mooney 20C · Coldwater, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 5, 1981 · N6759N · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI81FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FA083.md): Mooney M20C · Plymouth, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 3, 1981 · N6698U · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL81FLA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81FLA09.md): Mooney M20C · Thomasville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 17, 1981 · N5832Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81DPD24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DPD24.md): Mooney M20C · Gordon, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 20, 1981 · N6477U · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL81DKM09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL81DKM09.md): Mooney M20C · Asheboro, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 27, 1981 · N5505Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81FUM12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FUM12.md): Mooney M20C · Imperial, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 31, 1981 · N5714Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA81DLA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81DLA06.md): Mooney M20C · Bunnell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 4, 1980 · N3603H · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX81FUJ04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FUJ04.md): Mooney M20C · Willcox, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 16, 1980 · N9350V · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC80FCG37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80FCG37.md): Mooney M21 · Lee'S Summit, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 6, 1980 · N5601Q · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=5870208&page=6 ## 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 ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=5870208&page=5 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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