# NTSB investigations: Mooney M20C, TX

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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN26LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA144.md): Mooney M20 · Northlake, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 18, 2026 · N1374W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN24FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA042.md): Mooney M20C · Plano, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 21, 2023 · N1204X · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a climbing turn during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.
- [NTSB DFW06CA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA181.md): Mooney M20C · Eldorado, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 9, 2006 · N6697U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to switch fuel tanks during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA055.md): Mooney M20C · Amarillo, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2004 · N6834N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's incapacitation due to chest pains, resulting in a loss of control.
- [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 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 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 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 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 FTW88LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA001.md): Mooney M20C · Bulverde, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1987 · N9231M · Substantial damage
  > On the second approach after a go-around, the aircraft landed approximately halfway down the 2850 ft runway. In an attempt to go around the pilot applied power. The aircraft started to climb but collided with the top of a tree causing the tail of the aircraft…
- [NTSB FTW87FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA209.md): Mooney M-20C · Waller, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1987 · N5590Q · Destroyed
  > It was reported that a private pilot was receiving instrument flight instructions from a CFI when the accident occurred. However, the CFI stated that he was invited by the pvt plt to go with him on a short flight and that he was only a passenger. During 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 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 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 FTW81DPD24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DPD24.md): Mooney M20C · Gordon, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 20, 1981 · N6477U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FPD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FPD09.md): Mooney M20C · N Rchlnd Hills, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 1, 1979 · N6272U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FRG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FRG15.md): Mooney M20C · Blanco, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 24, 1977 · N9661M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77DQG47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DQG47.md): Mooney M20C · Spearman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 8, 1977 · N6665R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77DQG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DQG05.md): Mooney M20C · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 12, 1976 · N7167U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76FRG93](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FRG93.md): Mooney M20C · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 23, 1976 · N9229V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76AF032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76AF032.md): Mooney M20C · Robstown, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Oct 16, 1975 · N79333 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW74FQD15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FQD15.md): Mooney M20C · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 5, 1974 · N7810V · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW73AF065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73AF065.md): Mooney M20C · Kent, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 15, 1973 · N1209X · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW73FQG30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73FQG30.md): Mooney M20C · Dalhart, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 26, 1973 · N1363W · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW73DQG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73DQG09.md): Mooney M20C · Spearman, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 21, 1972 · N7884V · No damage
- [NTSB FTW73FQG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73FQG12.md): Mooney M20C · Canadian, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 12, 1972 · N1363W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72FRG94](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72FRG94.md): Mooney M20C · Eagle Pass, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 7, 1972 · N9380V · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW72FQD21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72FQD21.md): Mooney M20C · Orla, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 22, 1972 · N78924 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72AF032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72AF032.md): Mooney M21 · Encino, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 8, 1971 · N5603Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW72FRA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72FRA04.md): Mooney M20C · Baytown, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 29, 1971 · N5555Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71FRA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FRA02.md): Mooney M20C · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 5, 1970 · N6261U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70AF072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70AF072.md): Mooney M20C · Dime Box, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · May 11, 1970 · N5565Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW70AF048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70AF048.md): Mooney M20C · Kerrville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 20, 1970 · N9319V · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW70F0284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70F0284.md): Mooney M20C · Addison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 5, 1969 · N7810V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70D0109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70D0109.md): Mooney M-20C · Aspermont, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 13, 1969 · N6245U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69D0394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69D0394.md): Mooney M20C · Sinton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 11, 1969 · N78924 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69A0040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69A0040.md): Mooney M20 · Fort Mckavett, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 8, 1968 · N7897V · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW69F0023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69F0023.md): Mooney M20C · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 4, 1968 · N606W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68F0606](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68F0606.md): Mooney M20C · San Angelo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 29, 1968 · N5999Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68F0437](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68F0437.md): Mooney M20C · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 28, 1968 · N7700M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68F0374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68F0374.md): Mooney M20C · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 23, 1967 · N6471U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW68F0307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68F0307.md): Mooney M20C · Maud, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 24, 1967 · N7810V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67D0658](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67D0658.md): Mooney M20C · Ennis, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 28, 1967 · N2622W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67A0076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67A0076.md): Mooney M20C · Midland, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jan 23, 1967 · N6493U · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW67D0149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67D0149.md): Mooney M20C · La Porte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 7, 1966 · N6225U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW6MF0117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW6MF0117.md): Mooney M20E · Odessa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 31, 1966 · N5758Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67D0116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67D0116.md): Mooney M20C · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 31, 1966 · N6693U · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66F0429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0429.md): Mooney M20C · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 7, 1965 · N78870 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66F0344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0344.md): Mooney M20C · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 20, 1965 · N78870 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66F0330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0330.md): Mooney M20C · Arlington, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 15, 1965 · N6718U · Substantial damage

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'TX' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND 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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