# NTSB investigations: Mooney M20F 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 2 of 8 · 382 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB ATL04FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04FA061.md): Mooney 20F · Campobello, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2003 · N2996L · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for an emergency landing resulting in an inadvertent stall and a collision with trees and the ground during an uncontrolled descent. A factor in the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight… - [NTSB LAX04LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA103.md): Mooney 20F · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2003 · N7127V · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. - [NTSB FTW03LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA188.md): Mooney M20F · Kerrville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2003 · N353JT · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the failure of the number three cylinder as the result of undertorqued cylinder bolts. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB SEA03FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA025.md): Mooney M20F · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2003 · N6442Q · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fatigue failure of the crankshaft as a result of an inadequate quality of material during the manufacturing process. Trees were a factor. - [NTSB FTW02LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA253.md): Mooney M20F · Rector, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 2002 · N6369Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB NYC02LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC02LA119.md): Mooney M20 · Hagerstown, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2002 · N3282F · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to perform a go-around and obtain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in an overrun. A factor in the accident was the crosswind condition. - [NTSB CHI02LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA135.md): Mooney M20F · Minneapolis, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2002 · N976SB · Substantial damage > The pilot did not attain a proper climb rate during the go-around and the intentional wheels up landing. Factors associated with the accident were the inability of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing and the parked… - [NTSB FTW02LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA108.md): Mooney M20F · Grapeland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 2002 · N9530M · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power due to the #2 connecting rod cap separating from the connecting rod. A contributing factor was the limited forward visibility due to oil on the windscreen. - [NTSB ATL01LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL01LA073.md): Christen Industries Eagle II · Belleview, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2001 · N321JK · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The pilot of the Christian Ealge II, N321JK, failure to maintain visual look out, prior to takeoff. - [NTSB NYC01LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA069.md): Mooney M-20 · S. Charleston, WV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 2001 · N9558M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment during the landing roll. - [NTSB IAD00FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00FA079.md): Mooney M20F · Jonestown, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2000 · N9436V · Destroyed > The pilot's delay in aborting the landing, which resulted in a collision with transmission wires. Factors in the accident were the pilot's improper inflight decision to attempt a landing with a 14-knot tailwind, and his use of an unapproved pain medication. - [NTSB LAX00LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA214.md): Mooney M20F · Upland, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2000 · N9207V · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the aircraft on takeoff after the cabin door became ajar. - [NTSB FTW00LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA127.md): Mooney M20F · Tomball, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 2000 · N7038V · Substantial damage > Engine seizure due to the rupture of an oil cooler line. - [NTSB NYC00LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA115.md): Mooney M-20F · Parker, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2000 · N737HB · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout, due to his distraction with a flock of birds. A factor was the pilot's improper in flight decision to continue the simulated engine failure to too low of an altitude. - [NTSB DEN99LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA133.md): Mooney M20F · Montrose, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1999 · N9390V · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation and his failure to maintain clearance from the signpost. A factor was the signpost. - [NTSB CHI99LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA243.md): Mooney M20F · Marshall, MN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1999 · N7141V · Substantial damage > the inadvertent stall and the checklist not followed by the pilot. Contributing factors were the baggage door not secured and the precautionary landing attempt by the pilot. - [NTSB MIA99LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA191.md): Mooney M20F · Liberty, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1999 · N7114V · Substantial damage > Improper inspection of the muffler assembly resulting in erosion going undetected and the rupture of the muffler and shroud while in cruise flight. The condition caused melting of portions of the air induction system, loss of engine power, and the pilot's… - [NTSB CHI99FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA101.md): Mooney M20F · Cabool, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 1999 · N9381M · Destroyed > The pilot not maintaining an appropriate airspeed during the turn from base to final resulting in a stall. - [NTSB LAX99LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA035.md): Mooney M20F · Upland, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1998 · N3500X · Destroyed > Loss of engine power due to water contaminated fuel and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane. A factor was the failure of the owner/pilot to properly maintain the airplane. - [NTSB FTW98FA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA378.md): Mooney M20F · Fort Collins, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1998 · N377X · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent stall/mush due to his excessive angle of bank during his traffic pattern turn to base. Factors were the pilot's improper downwind altitude, the pilot not properly setting his Kollsman Window in his altimeter, and the high density… - [NTSB MIA98LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA227.md): Mooney M-20F · Rockhill, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1998 · N6411Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate fuel management which led to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB LAX98LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA175.md): Mooney M20F · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1998 · N6453Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper remedial action in controlling the aircraft during a go-around in a crosswind which resulted in a collision with a runway light and separation of the landing gear. - [NTSB FTW98LA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA246.md): Mooney M20F · Moriarty, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1998 · N6476Q · Substantial damage > the unfavorable wind condition, and failure of the pilot to adequately compensate for the wind condition during the landing flare. - [NTSB FTW98LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA224.md): Mooney M20F · Telluride, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N6444Q · Substantial damage > The pilot exceeded the crosswind capability performance of the aircraft, and his delayed response in initiating a go around. Factors were gusty, crosswind and tailwind conditions, and high density altitude. - [NTSB SEA98FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98FA062.md): Mooney M20F · Lodgepole, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1998 · N9131V · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain after flying into an area of known adverse weather. Factors include low ceilings, fog, snow showers, drizzle, and trees along his intended route. - [NTSB NYC98LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA056.md): Mooney M20F · Ferncliff, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1997 · N9717M · Destroyed > the improper installation of the engine oil temperature probe which resulted in oil starvation and a total loss of engine power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's overflight of available airports in an effort to reach the 'Nearest Airport' displayed on… - [NTSB LAX98LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA059.md): Mooney M20F · Safford, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1997 · N2965L · Destroyed > The pilot's poor in-flight judgement and intentional flight into known adverse weather conditions. Related factors were, mountainous terrain, rain and fog. - [NTSB FTW98LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA018.md): Mooney M20F · College Station, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1997 · N7433V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around. Factors were:the pilot's premature retraction of the flaps, his lack of total experience in the airplane, the dark night illumination, pilot fatigue, and pressure induced by the passengers to… - [NTSB MIA97FA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97FA242.md): Mooney M20F · Coral Springs, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1997 · N6417Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudging the distance vs. altitude resulting in the collision with the water short of the intended touchdown point of the rough field. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 3 cylinder… - [NTSB ATL97FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97FA115.md): Mooney M20F · Tallahassee, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 1997 · N3455X · Destroyed > fatigue failure of the crankshaft for undetermined reasons. Related factors were: darkness, and obstructions (trees) in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB CHI97LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA142.md): Mooney M20F · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1997 · N6950V · Substantial damage > binding of the number four exhaust valve, which resulted in a partial power loss. A factor was the ravine. - [NTSB FTW97LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA153.md): Mooney M20F · Marietta, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1997 · N6492Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate short field takeoff. A factor was the pilot's lack of recent experience in short field takeoffs from a grass/turf runway. - [NTSB NYC97LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA044.md): Mooney 20F · Jaffrey, NH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1997 · N7112V · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go around attempt, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with trees. - [NTSB ATL97LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA028.md): Mooney M20F · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1996 · N737JC · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel consumption calculations, and the excessive flow of the fuel injector servo, that combined to result in fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB IAD97LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD97LA031.md): Mooney M20F · Wellsville, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1996 · N3424N · Destroyed > Descent below the published minimum descent altitude followed by collision with the surrounding terrain. - [NTSB NYC96LA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96LA186.md): Mooney M20K · Islip, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1996 · N3375X · Substantial damage > loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in an emergency/wheels-up landing. - [NTSB IAD96LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA135.md): Mooney M20F · Hanover, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1996 · N9103V · Substantial damage > the pilot's delay in aborting the landing. Factors related to the accident were: the lack of braking action on the wet grass runway, the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model of airplane, and the sign near the departure end of the runway. - [NTSB CHI96LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA182.md): Mooney M20F · Festus, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1996 · N9532M · Substantial damage > the pilot's not maintaining proper alignment with the runway and his inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the crosswind condition. - [NTSB IAD96LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD96LA109.md): Mooney M20F · Cape Charles, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1996 · N9199V · Destroyed > The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision making by continuing flight into known adverse weather conditions. Related factors were the dark night and the winter storm (snow and fog). - [NTSB FTW95FA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA359.md): Mooney M20F · Red Cliff, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1995 · N3768N · Destroyed > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the flight crew, and their failure to maintain sufficient airspeed over mountainous terrain, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: high density… - [NTSB MIA95FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA175.md): Mooney M20F · Cedar Key, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1995 · N6941V · Destroyed > Continued flight by the pilot into known adverse weather (vip level three thunderstorm). The thunderstorm was a related factor. - [NTSB FTW95LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA195.md): Mooney M20F · Frederick, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1995 · N9399V · Substantial damage > The pilot's use of unsuitable terrain for takeoff and his delay in initiating an abort. Factors were a soft and wet air strip. - [NTSB FTW95LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA092.md): Mooney M20F · Miami, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 1995 · N4024N · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff due to his attention being diverted. Factors were the passenger's seat belt buckle blocking the gear up latching mechanism, and his lack of familiarity with the airplane. - [NTSB CHI94LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA315.md): Mooney M20F · Hanston, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1994 · N9310V · Destroyed > The failure of the number two connecting rod. Factors in the accident were the fouled windshield utility wires, the road sign, and the telephone pole. - [NTSB ATL94LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA108.md): Mooney M20F · Williston, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1994 · N9314V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed which resulted in a stall and a collision with the ground. - [NTSB CHI94LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA061.md): Mooney M20F · Dekalb, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1994 · N6323Q · Substantial damage > was an aborted takeoff not performed by the pilot-in-command. Factors related to the accident were the partial power loss for undetermined reasons and the continued operation of the airplane with a deficiency. - [NTSB LAX93LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA085.md): Mooney M20F · So. Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1992 · N9511M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft due to gusting cross winds and ice on the runway. - [NTSB ATL93LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA018.md): Mooney M20F · Johnson City, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1992 · N2975L · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper management of the fuel system. - [NTSB CHI92LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA259.md): Mooney 20F · Lacon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1992 · N3486N · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to recognize that the runway he selected for landing was closed. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's anxiety following the near-collision, and his limited ability to detect the orange-colored marking. - [NTSB ATL92LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA143.md): Mooney M20F · Eufaula, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1992 · N6730N · Substantial damage > The failure of the fuel injector servo as a result of the sticking bushing between the diaphragms. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=5870214&page=3 ## 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 ('5870214')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=5870214&page=2 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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