# 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 4 of 8 · 382 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB MIA85LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA236.md): Mooney M20F · Ft. Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1985 · N7122V · Substantial damage > The acft settled to the rwy during the takeoff roll after the landing gear retracted. The plt stated that the landing gear collapsed for an unknown reason. A post accident inspection of the landing gear and related components revealed no defects or… - [NTSB SEA85LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA161.md): Mooney M20-F · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1985 · N6879V · Substantial damage > The acft was substantially damaged during an inadvertant gear-up landing. Inspection of the acft revealed the landing gear circuit breaker was popped. When functionally tested, the landing gear operated normally. The gear warning horn was found to be… - [NTSB BFO85FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO85FA041.md): Mooney M20F · Stevensville, MD · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1985 · N9107V · Destroyed > The plt stated that when in normal curise at 3000 ft over castle marina arpt he noticed excessive oil and cylinder head temps. A concurrent small amount of smoke was emanating from the instrument panel which prompted the plt to execute a precautionary lndg at… - [NTSB DEN85FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA097.md): Mooney M20F · Deming, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1985 · N7414V · Destroyed > During preflt & inflt wx briefings, the plt was advised that mountains along his route were obscured by clouds & precip. Also, he was cautioned about moderate icing in clouds & precip at or above the freezing lvl. While en route, the plt obtained clearance to… - [NTSB DEN84IA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84IA281.md): Mooney M20F · Saratoga, WY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1984 · N9121V · Minor damage > While in level cruise flt at 10500 ft, the plt heard a high-pitched whine that lasted for about 5 seconds. The engine then seized and the plt made a forced landing in mountainous foothills. During the landing roll, the landing gearcollapsed. Examination of… - [NTSB MIA84IA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84IA222.md): Mooney M20F · Kissimmee, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1984 · N3420N · Minor damage > According to the plt, the acft encountered a gust of wind during the landing roll & became airborne, then touched down again. Subsequently, the acft overran the end of the rwy & was damaged. The plt reported that there was a thunderstorm approaching the… - [NTSB ATL84LA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA214.md): Mooney M-20F · Red Bay, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1984 · N3207F · Substantial damage > The acft landed gear up short of the rwy in an attempt to return to the rwy after a power loss at low alt. During takeoff the arpt manager said the engine sound change was consistent with power loss from fuel starvation. FAA did a post accident engine test… - [NTSB MIA84LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA088.md): Mooney M-20F · Defuniak Spring, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1984 · N3455X · Substantial damage > While flying at 3000 ft, the eng sputtered & quit running. The plt stated that he tried all emergency procedures, which included changing the fuel selector position. He extended the gear to land on an interstate highway, but saw an overpass ahead, so he… - [NTSB ATL84FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA075.md): Mooney M20F · Clemson, SC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 1983 · N7076V · Destroyed > The acft crashed in a wooded area about 15 miles from its destination but about 16 miles north of a straight line between gainesville, ga and anderson, SC. One witness about 5 miles from the site saw an acft just before the time of the crash flying at about… - [NTSB FTW84FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA100.md): Mooney M20F · Ada, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1983 · N7165V · Minor damage > The eng lost power shortly after takeoff & the acft stalled while in a slight left turn. Examination revealed that the left wing fuel sump drain contained frozen water in the drain ports. The fuel injector screen, after thawing out, contained frozen water… - [NTSB CHI84LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA009.md): Mooney M20F · Evansville, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1983 · N3475X · Substantial damage > During takeoff, the acft began to swerve to the left despite the plt's attempts to maintain directional control with rudder & opposite brake. The acft went off the left side of the rwy 7 struck the VASI lights with both wings. An exam of the brakes revealed… - [NTSB DEN83LA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA225.md): Mooney M20F · La Junta, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1983 · N3280F · Substantial damage > The acft stalled into the ground during a takeoff in windy conditions. The winds were reported to be from 210 degrees at 22 KTS gusting to 28 KTS. The plt received a weather briefing from the fss and knew a strong crosswind from the left was present. He used… - [NTSB MKC83LA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA219.md): Mooney M20F · Benton, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1983 · N7413V · Destroyed > The pilot was using rwy 34 with the winds 190 degrees at 14 KTS gusting 20 KTS. The acft lifted off to about 10 ft and mushed back to the ground. The acft crossed a ditch and a rood and contacted a 2nd ditch which knocked off its right main landing gear. - [NTSB SEA83LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA195.md): Mooney M20-F · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1983 · N3525X · Destroyed > The plt stated he experienced a complete power loss while flying over puget sound at 700 ft. the acft sank & was not recovered. - [NTSB NYC83LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA153.md): Mooney M20F · Marshville, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 1983 · N7401V · Substantial damage > The plt reported that during landing, just before touchdown, the passenger accidently pulled back on the yoke causing a left wing nose-up attitude. The plt was unable to correct and a hard landing occurred. - [NTSB MKC83LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA080.md): Mooney M20F · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 22, 1983 · N3386X · Substantial damage > The aircraft sustained damage when the left main and nose gears collapsed while the pilot was taxiing in from landing. The aircraft landed on runway 31 and had begun a right turn onto a taxiway when the nose gear and then the left main gear retracted. The… - [NTSB NYC83LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83LA038.md): Mooney M20F · North Caldwell, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1982 · N6871V · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he encountered a fog bank while making a straight in landing at essex county airport. The pilot attempted to climb and still maintain visual contact with the ground, however the aircraft collided with a tree. - [NTSB ATL83LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA030.md): Mooney M20F · Talladega, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1982 · N6861V · Substantial damage > Pilot forgot to extend landing gear. - [NTSB CHI82DA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA291.md): Cessna 172M · Strongsville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 25, 1982 · N20374 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The aircraft was on a local flight from an uncontrolled airport. The wind was from 320 deg at 11 KTS. During arrival, the pilot elected to make a straight-in landing on runway 36. At about the same time, a Cessna 172, N20374, was landing from a normal pattern… - [NTSB DEN82DA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA170.md): Mooney M-20F · Arthur, ND · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 21, 1982 · N9066V · Substantial damage > The pilot landed long and fast. The aircraft collided with an elevated roadbed, shearing off the landing gear. - [NTSB MIA82DA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82DA162.md): Mooney M20F · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 1, 1982 · N9109V · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that rain had occurred on the previous night and there was water on the 2430 ft grass runway. He reported that during rotation, the aircraft hit the water and lost airspeed. Subsequently, the aircraft failed to gain sufficient altitude to… - [NTSB SEA82DA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA135.md): Mooney M20F · Sandy, OR · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 31, 1982 · N9707M · Substantial damage > After the engine was overhauled, the pilot and a mechanic took off on a test flight. During the takeoff climb the engine lost power and when force landed on soft terrain, the nose and right main landing gear collapsed. An examination revealed that the left… - [NTSB FTW82DA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA270.md): Mooney M20F · Wimberley, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 3, 1982 · N6446Q · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that during a landing, the touchdown was made near the intended point, but the aircraft did not decelerate as rapidly as expected. He also stated that heavy braking was initiated, but by then it became evident that the aircraft could not be… - [NTSB CHI82DA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA204.md): Mooney M20F · Plainwell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 5, 1982 · N9577M · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that when he entered the traffic pattern, the radios did not work. He stated that he had his mind on this problem and did not put the gear down. Also, he reported that on downwind, the gear warning horn did not work, and subsequently, the… - [NTSB DEN82DA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA058.md): Mooney M20F · Crosby, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 13, 1982 · N7446V · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that the runway had a 6 to 7 ft snowbank on the left side of the runway and a 2 to 3 ft snowbank on the right side. Also, water was on the runway intermittently along the entire length. After landing, the plane started hydroplaning. As the… - [NTSB ATL82FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA086.md): Mooney M20F · Mchenry, MD · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1982 · N6896V · Destroyed > At 0635 the plt received a wx briefing which included forecasted icing conditions along his route of flt. At 1215 received an updated briefing & was informed that IMC existed along his route of flt & VFR flt was not recommended. At 1536 he called & received… - [NTSB SEA82DA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DA039.md): Mooney M20F · Maupin, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Mar 18, 1982 · N6879V · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that the engine lost power during takeoff after he raised the gear and flaps. He stated that he lowered the nose and the stall warning buzzer sounded, but he was unable to obtain the necessary airspeed. He stated that the power began to… - [NTSB ATL82DA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82DA064.md): Mooney M20F · Belton, KY · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 2, 1982 · N6318Q · Substantial damage > After leveling at 2500 ft, oil fumes were noted, but no abnormal indications were noted on the engine gauges. The pilot suspected oil had been spilled during a repair before takeoff. A short time later, the engine RPM began to increase & was adjusted by the… - [NTSB MKC82FCQ08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FCQ08.md): Mooney M20F · Cedar Vale, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Jan 19, 1982 · N7761M · Destroyed > While landing on the previous flight, the propeller was damaged when it struck an electric fence. After the propeller was repaired, the pilot elected to takeoff at night. A mechanic stated that the pilot had removed all frost before takeoff. Witnesses stated… - [NTSB MIA82FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82FA015.md): Mooney M20F · Richmond, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 1, 1981 · N7439V · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN82FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FA010.md): Mooney M-21 · La Veta, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 24, 1981 · N9777M · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI81FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FA103.md): Mooney M20F · Detroit, MI · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Sep 18, 1981 · N7410V · Destroyed - [NTSB MKC81FCA24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FCA24.md): Mooney M20F · Licking, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 30, 1981 · N7402V · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FA126.md): Mooney M20F · Muleshoe, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 22, 1981 · N3464N · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI81FEE40](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEE40.md): Mooney M20F · West Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 15, 1981 · N9209V · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81FPD27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FPD27.md): Mooney M20F · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 7, 1981 · N6492Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA81FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FA054.md): Mooney M20F · San Juan, PR · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Mar 21, 1981 · N712CS · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC81FNE12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FNE12.md): Mooney M20F · Oakham, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 1, 1981 · N3565N · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC81FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FA029.md): Mooney M20F · Montgomery Twp, NJ · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Feb 22, 1981 · N1919T · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW81FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FA029.md): Mooney M20F · Bethany, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 6, 1981 · N7100V · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN80FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FAMS1.md): Mooney M20F · Buffalo, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 17, 1980 · N9182V · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW80FA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FA107.md): Mooney M20F · Fredricksburg, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 21, 1980 · N670JA · Destroyed - [NTSB MKC80DCJ18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80DCJ18.md): Mooney M20F · Gordon, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 15, 1980 · N9631M · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC80DCD19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC80DCD19.md): Mooney M20F · Ft.Dodge, IA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 7, 1980 · N6397Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI80FEM28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEM28.md): Mooney M20F · South Haven, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 18, 1980 · N6765V · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN80FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FA035.md): Mooney 20F · Raynesford, MT · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · May 23, 1980 · N7068V · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN80FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FA021.md): Mooney M20F · Grantsville, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 27, 1980 · N6439Q · Destroyed - [NTSB IAD80DLQ11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD80DLQ11.md): Mooney M20F · Albany, KY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 26, 1980 · N6960V · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI80FEI01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEI01.md): Mooney M20F · Magnolia, OH · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 7, 1979 · N6449Q · Destroyed - [NTSB IAD79FA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FA077.md): Mooney M-20F · Troutdale, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 2, 1979 · N7747M · Destroyed Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=5870214&page=5 ## 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=4 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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