# NTSB investigations: Mooney M20E, 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB CEN25LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA007.md): Mooney M20E · Richmond, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 8, 2024 · N9151V · Substantial damage > The partial separation of a portion of the propeller spinner and its mounting bulkhead along with the upper cowl fairing while in a full-power climb. - [NTSB CEN22LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA164.md): Mooney M20E · Kerrville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 31, 2022 · N21BS · Substantial damage > The pilot’s sudden cardiac event, which resulted in incapacitation, uncontrolled taxi after landing, and collision with a stationary parked airplane. - [NTSB CEN12FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA170.md): Mooney M20E · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2012 · N9224M · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent overboost of the turbocharged engine during initial climb, which resulted in detonation and a partial loss of engine power followed by the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the instructor's delayed remedial action, which… - [NTSB CEN11CA427](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA427.md): Mooney M20E · Frankston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2011 · N55FE · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB CEN09CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA058.md): Mooney M20E · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 11, 2008 · N1264X · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to lower the gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to complete the before landing checklist. - [NTSB DFW07CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA139.md): Mooney M-20E · Van, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2007 · N115RC · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff run. - [NTSB DFW07LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA017.md): Mooney M20E · Nacogdoches, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 30, 2006 · N2591W · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB FTW04CA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04CA228.md): Mooney M20E · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2004 · N3379X · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudged distance and his failure to abort the landing. A factor was the prevailing tailwind. - [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 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 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 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 FTW83LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA147.md): Mooney M20E · La Grange, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1983 · N9331M · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during the apch, the acft was high & had excessive airspeed, which resulted in a long landing. After touchdown, he applied full brakes, but was unable to stop on the remaining rwy. The acft continued off the end of the rwy, went down an… - [NTSB FTW83FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA101.md): Mooney M20E · Roanoke, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1983 · N5604Q · Substantial damage > Power loss occurred about 7 min after takeoff. The plt turned back toward the arpt but was unable to reach the arpt due to a 15-20 kt headwind. The acft landed hard collapsing the landing gear after the plt mushed the acft to clear wires. Examination & flow… - [NTSB FTW82FPA14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPA14.md): Mooney M20E · Paris, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Jun 28, 1982 · N79831 · Substantial damage > About 20 min after takeoff, the pilot noticed oil on the left side glass and windshield while cruising at 7000 ft. he then checked oil pressure and it was near zero. He shut down the engine, and during a forced landing, the aircraft was substantially damaged.… - [NTSB FTW81FRG61](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FRG61.md): Mooney M20E · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 28, 1981 · N55FE · Minor damage - [NTSB FTW81DA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DA133.md): Mooney M20E · Bayside, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Mar 16, 1980 · N7135U · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW79FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FA007.md): Mooney M20E · Texarkana, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 24, 1978 · N9093V · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW76DRG69](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DRG69.md): Mooney M20E · Mathis, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 17, 1976 · N79328 · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW76FQG44](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FQG44.md): Mooney M20E · Farwell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 10, 1976 · N2561W · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW73DPD45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW73DPD45.md): Mooney M20E · Graford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 16, 1973 · N3253F · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW71FPD05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FPD05-201405.md): Mooney M-20E · Grand Prairie, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 31, 1971 · N2777W · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW71AF026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71AF026.md): Mooney M20E · Teague, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 25, 1970 · N6983U · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW71FPD25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FPD25.md): Mooney M20E · Euless, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 10, 1970 · N2752W · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW70D0273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70D0273.md): Mooney M20E · San Angelo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 16, 1969 · N7139U · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW69A0043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69A0043.md): Mooney M20E · Crockett, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 26, 1968 · N9296M · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW69F0333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69F0333.md): Mooney M20E · Kerrville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 22, 1968 · N9061V · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW68F0597](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68F0597.md): Mooney M21 · Crosbyton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 27, 1968 · N9288M · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW68D0372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68D0372.md): Mooney M20E · Tahoka, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 12, 1967 · N79819 · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW68F0294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68F0294.md): Mooney M20E · Plum, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 12, 1967 · N1272X · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW68D0187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68D0187.md): Mooney M20E · Big Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 19, 1967 · N5514Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW68D0169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68D0169.md): Mooney M20E · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 18, 1967 · N79819 · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW67F0596](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67F0596.md): Mooney M20E · Avinger, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 17, 1967 · N5664Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW67D0599](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67D0599.md): Mooney M20E · Burnet, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 7, 1967 · N7138U · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW67D0472](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67D0472.md): Mooney M20E · Floydada, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 13, 1967 · N2648W · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW67F0330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67F0330.md): Mooney M20E · San Leon, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 9, 1966 · N1241X · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW67A0034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67A0034.md): Mooney M20E · Sterling City, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 17, 1966 · N9284M · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW66F0678](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0678.md): Mooney M-20E · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 22, 1966 · N1297X · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW66F0499](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0499.md): Mooney M20E · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 6, 1966 · N1274X · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW66F0642](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0642.md): Mooney M20E · Commerce, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 11, 1966 · N1240X · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW66F0374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0374.md): Mooney M20E · Palestine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 22, 1965 · N5994Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW66F0309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0309.md): Mooney M20E · Lowake, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 6, 1965 · N5514Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X3981](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3981.md): Mooney M20E · Friendswood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 14, 1964 · N6845U · Substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X3492](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3492.md): Mooney M 20E · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 20, 1964 · N6907U · Substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X3328](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3328.md): Mooney MK20E · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 11, 1964 · N1297X · Substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X0809](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0809.md): Mooney M20E · Harlingen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 5, 1964 · N1292X · Substantial damage - [NTSB UNK64X0650](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0650.md): Mooney M21 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 22, 1964 · N1333W · Substantial damage ## 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 ('5870212')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=5870212&state=TX --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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