# NTSB investigations: Mooney M20E 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 3 of 12 · 553 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB FTW94FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94FA141.md): Mooney M20E · Broomfield, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 1994 · N1905Y · Destroyed > Fatigue failure of the engine crankshaft; and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering to land, which resulted in a stall and collision with the terrain. Factors related to the accident were: the undesirable engine/propeller… - [NTSB NYC94LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA044.md): Mooney 20E · Linden, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1993 · N31617 · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel and resulted in the loss of engine power. - [NTSB CHI94LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA058.md): Mooney M-20E · Chesterfield, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1993 · N1249X · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to assure an adequate fuel supply for the planned flight. Factors associated with the accident were the trees, unreliable fuel gauges and the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with the known unreliable fuel gauges. - [NTSB MIA94FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94FA031.md): Mooney M20E · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1993 · N9241V · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. A factor related to the accident was: the lack of altitude for recovery from a stall. - [NTSB MIA93LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA140.md): Mooney M20E · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1993 · N1305W · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's improper flare during a forced landing which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DEN93FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93FA063.md): Mooney M20E · Westcliffe, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 1993 · N5741Q · Destroyed > The pilot's loss of aircraft control as he attempted to turn away from a line of thunderstorms. Factors were thunderstorms and associated turbulence. - [NTSB MIA93LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93LA107.md): Mooney M20E · Starkville, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1993 · N7985Q · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to refuel the airplane, resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, resulting in a forced landing and in-flight collision with trees and terrain. - [NTSB FTW93LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA116.md): Mooney M20E · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1993 · N9337M · Substantial damage > Partial power loss due to improper maintenance and resultant discrepancies. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain. - [NTSB BFO92LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92LA148.md): Mooney M20E · Stow, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1992 · N1338W · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to attain proper runway alignment during landing. Factors related to the accident were darkness, a lack of runway lighting on the left side of the runway, and the pilot's lack of visual ques. - [NTSB SEA92LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA121.md): Mooney M20E · Freeland, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1992 · N5887Q · Substantial damage > Blockage of the fuel injector servo system. Factors contributing to the accident were: fuel injection system corroded and animals in the landing area. - [NTSB BFO92FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA050.md): Mooney M20E · Adamstown, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1992 · N3357X · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane. - [NTSB LAX91LA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA341.md): Mooney M20E · Riverside, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1991 · N5819Q · Substantial damage > The contamination of fuel in the right tank of the accident airplane with an unknown oil-like substance. - [NTSB LAX91LA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA309.md): Mooney M20 · Little River, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1991 · N999LM · Destroyed > The pilot inadvertently inducing a stall spin condition with insufficient altitude to recover from the spin. - [NTSB LAX91LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA154.md): Mooney M-20E · Lee Vining, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1991 · N1941Y · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate altitude to clear mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was pilot fatigue due to a lengthy cross country flight. - [NTSB CHI91LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA085.md): Mooney M2OE · Rush Hill, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1991 · N1314W · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane. A factor related to the accident was unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB LAX91LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA033.md): Mooney M20E · Tuba City, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 1990 · N5703Q · Substantial damage > Failure of the piston rings which reduced the available engine power, and the pilot's continued operation of his airplane with a known engine deficiency during the relatively high density altitude conditions. - [NTSB CHI90LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA276.md): Mooney M20E · Morrison, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1990 · N7197U · Substantial damage > Improper maintenance of the propeller blade by unknown persons and the subsequent failure of the blade in fatigue during cruise flight. A factor was: unsuitable terrain. - [NTSB SEA90LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA175.md): Mooney M-20E · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1990 · N9067V · Substantial damage > Pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing after having been distracted by traffic. A mitigating factor in this accident was the fact that the gear warning horn did not function. - [NTSB FTW90LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA128.md): Mooney M-20E · Luling, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1990 · N9376V · Substantial damage > Loss of control in-flight due to the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. Factors would be the high density altitude and the tree that he hit. - [NTSB BFO90FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA057.md): Mooney M20E · Charleston, WV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 1990 · N3260F · Destroyed > The pilot's improper IFR procedures, his failure to maintain a proper glide path on the ILS approach, and his failure to initiate a missed approach at the decision height. The adverse weather was a related factor. - [NTSB LAX90LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA165.md): Mooney M20 · Torrance, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1990 · N300MD · Substantial damage > Water contamination introduced into the airplane fuel system when the airplane was washed. Contributing to the accident was an 18 knot tailwind during landing roll which resulted in the airplane overrunning the runway. - [NTSB MIA90WA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90WA068.md): Mooney M20F · San Andros, Bahamas · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 7, 1990 · N9370M · Destroyed - [NTSB ATL90LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA028.md): Mooney M20E · Georgetown, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1989 · N1253X · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the student's lack of recent experience. - [NTSB CHI90LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA021.md): Mooney M20E · Ravenna, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1989 · N7117U · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control and airspeed which resulted in a stall. Factors related to the accident include the pilot overshooting the approach & landing due to misjudging his airspeed & distance, and a delayed go-around. - [NTSB BFO89LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA050.md): Mooney M20E · Weirton, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1989 · N1950Y · Destroyed > Loss of engine power due to water in the fuel and inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane by the pilot. - [NTSB LAX89LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA175.md): Mooney M20E · Julian, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1989 · N9276V · Substantial damage > The inadequate preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. Contributing to the accident was the loose gravel runway and the fence which the airplane was unable to clear. - [NTSB MKC89LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA088.md): Mooney M20E · Lake Elmo, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1989 · N9424V · Substantial damage > Fuel tank selector improperly positioned, emergency procedure improperly performed by the pilot, and fuel starvation. - [NTSB FTW89FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA006.md): Mooney M20E · Longview, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1988 · N79373 · Destroyed > The airplane was in cruise flight when the pilot transmitted that he had smoke in the cockpit. 53 seconds later contact was lost. The nose and left wing were slightly down when the acft struck trees and terrain at high speed. Fire started several minutes… - [NTSB LAX88LA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA279.md): Mooney M20E · Visalia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1988 · N9273M · Substantial damage > The pilot removed the vacuum pump from the engine prior to the flight because of an internal failure in the pump. The pilot did not install a cover plate on the accessory mounting hole vacated by the pump. After takeoff on the local flight, the pilot noticed… - [NTSB MIA88LA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA237.md): Mooney M-20E · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1988 · N9369M · Substantial damage > The plt stated he kept his acft outdoors & he had not flown it for 7 days. He stated he had not refueled the acft after the last flt & had parked it with 1/2 tanks. Fss personnel stated there had been rain showers in the area during that time. The plt stated… - [NTSB ATL88LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA188.md): Mooney M-20 · Hartwell, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1988 · N5705Q · Substantial damage > The nose gear collapsed while taxiing at a speed of about 5 mph after landing. The annual inspection failed to disclose a material problem with the gear truss. Examination of the fractured component disclosed that the tubular material had rusted from the… - [NTSB SEA88LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA079.md): Mooney M20E · The Dalles, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1988 · N7158V · Substantial damage > On arrival, plt found destination obscured by unforecast fog, held briefly, then diverted to an alternate airport. On arrival at alt in darkness, plt did not know freq (UNICOM) to activate rwy lights. Plt made low pass to acquire rwy environment as fuel state… - [NTSB NYC88LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA117.md): Mooney M20 · Manchester, NH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1988 · N2746W · Substantial damage > Maintenance personnel improperly installed the number two connecting rod (p/n L-10646) causing it to separate, create a hole in the engine case, loss of engine oil and engine power. Due to the pilot's improper inflight decision, he performed a wheels up… - [NTSB DEN88LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA076.md): Mooney M20E · Miles City, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 1988 · N6693R · Substantial damage - [NTSB ATL88LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA087.md): Mooney M20E · Liberty, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1988 · N2633W · Substantial damage > The plt rptd that he overestimated the amount of fuel on board the acft prior to departure. The engine subsequently lost pwr at cruise due to fuel exhaustion. A forced ldg was made in a field. During the rollout, the airplane vaulted the crest of a small hill… - [NTSB MIA88LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA022.md): Mooney M20F · Vero Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1987 · N413HM · Substantial damage > Plt stated that while turning final approach he believes he placed the landing gear handle in the down position and observed red gear intransit lights. He was occupied by a strong wind for the landing and never checked for a gear down and safe indication. The… - [NTSB ATL88IA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88IA074.md): Mooney M-20E · Columbia, SC · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1987 · N1936Y · Minor damage > During takeoff the propeller studs failed and the propeller departed the acft. FAA incident rpt stated that propeller had been overhauled and replaced 32 hours prior to the separation. Metallurgical exam of the propeller studs revealed fatigue failure of the… - [NTSB BFO87LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO87LA069.md): Mooney M20E · Pocomoke City, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1987 · N2613W · Substantial damage > While on final apch, the plt realized his touchdown point was farther down the rwy than usual, but he believed there was sufficient rwy & elected to cont the lndg. After touchdown, he applied brakes, but was unable to stop on the remaining rwy. Subsequently,… - [NTSB DEN87FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87FA186.md): Mooney M20E · Vail, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1987 · N71SB · Destroyed > The pilot proceeded up a box canyon while on a cross-country flight. When unable to out climb terrain, the pilot attempted to reverse direction. During the turn, the aircraft stalled and crashed into trees. The pilot had not received instruction in mountain… - [NTSB DEN87LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA154.md): Mooney M20E · Harwood, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1987 · N6933U · Substantial damage > The plt was landing his Mooney M20E on a private grass airstrip. He said he lowered the manual landing gear and thought he felt the thumblock snap into place. Upon touchdown the landing gear folded up and the acft slid to a stop, resulting in substantial… - [NTSB LAX87FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87FA101.md): Mooney M20E · Dunsmuir, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1987 · N79366 · Destroyed > During a pleasure flight, the airplane was seen flying low and disappeared into instrument meteorological conditions, consisting of low clouds, gusty winds and snow which lasted throughout the day. The airplane was found on the side of a hill in a descending… - [NTSB CHI87FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87FA040.md): Mooney M20E · Hanna City, IL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1986 · N9210M · Destroyed > The aircraft struck power lines and crashed two miles from the end of the runway on final approach ground track after being cleared for an ILS approach. The accident occurred at the end of a three leg cross-country flight from the Bahamas which began aprx 8… - [NTSB FTW87FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA021.md): Mooney M20E · Arcola, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1986 · N9347M · Destroyed > The plt departed Arcola, TX, VFR, on rwy 10, made a 180 degree left climbing turn and entered clouds at about the boundary line on the west side of the arpt. The radar operator stated the acft continued westbound one to two miles beyond the arpt then entered… - [NTSB FTW86LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LA166.md): Mooney M20E · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1986 · N1250X · Substantial damage > The pilot apparently had neglected to check his engine oil supply before takeoff since there was no oil in the crankcase at the time of the accident. If five quarts of oil (the amount the pilot reportedly stated was in the engine at takeoff) had leaked out… - [NTSB DEN86FAMS3](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FAMS3.md): Mooney M20F · Cuba, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Sep 9, 1986 · N2688W · Destroyed > The acft departed a private airstrip in Cuba, NM, for the purpose of viewing real estate property before continuing to taos. State authorities were notified the following day when the plt failed to arrive at work. A search for the acft was conducted until… - [NTSB ATL86LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA157.md): Mooney M20E · Pell City, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1986 · N1308W · Substantial damage > The eng lost pwr and a forced landing was made aprx 5 miles south of the destination arpt. The plt reported that, prior to departure he visually examined the fuel tanks and estimated having aprx 9 gals total fuel onboard. He estimated that only 5 gals would… - [NTSB ATL86LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA013.md): Mooney M20E · Meridian, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1985 · N5959Q · Substantial damage > The non-instrument rated pilot received a weather briefing before take-off and was advised that VFR flight was not recommended for a flight to chattanooga, TN. The pilot was unable to maintain VFR conditions and attempted a precision approach. While being… - [NTSB MKC86LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA015.md): Mooney MK21 · Warren, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1985 · N3399X · Substantial damage > At cruise level flt the plt rptd a malfunctioning engine. The plt was cleared to descend to an airport in the vicinity. The precautionary landing was initiated due to an oil pressure decline. Approaching for the landing the plt rptd the engine completely quit… - [NTSB LAX85LA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA316.md): Mooney M-20-E · Los Banos, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1985 · N6891U · Substantial damage > The acft collided with a cement embankment during the landing roll after completing an emergency landing in an open field about 5 miles so. Of Los Banos arpt, Los Banos, CA. The plt reported that shortly after departing harris-argo west arpt (5CA7), the acft… - [NTSB ATL85LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85LA131.md): Mooney M20E · Gunthersville, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 1985 · N7153U · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he failed to extend the landing gear in the traffic pattern. Subsequently, the acft was damaged during a gear up landing. 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