# NTSB investigations: Mooney M20F, CA

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 WPR25LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA048.md): Mooney M20F · Fullerton, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 25, 2024 · N9245V · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power during departure for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR19FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA083.md): Mooney M20F · Diablo, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 9, 2019 · N3270F · Destroyed
  > The student pilot’s decision to depart on a visual flight rules flight into reduced visibility night conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB WPR13FA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA312.md): Mooney M20F · Yosemite Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2012 · N9524M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain situational awareness and sufficient altitude to clear mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB WPR11FA316](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA316.md): Mooney M20F · Watsonville, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2011 · N7759M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off toward a nearby low cloud layer and the subsequent turn, stall, and spin during the pilot’s attempt to avoid the cloud layer. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to avoid the stall. His ability to avoid the…
- [NTSB WPR10CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA038.md): Mooney M20F · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2009 · N400EB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB LAX06CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA118.md): Mooney M20F · Willits, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2006 · N9704M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain visual contact with the runway at night, which resulted in a descent below the proper glide path and a collision with a tree. Also causal was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.
- [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 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 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 LAX91FA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA190.md): Mooney M20F · Quincy, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 2, 1991 · N9624M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent flight into IMC and thereafter his failure to maintain directional control of his airplane. Factors which contributed to the accident related to the pilot's improper weather evaluation which resulted in his delayed emergency procedure,…
- [NTSB LAX90FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA092.md): Mooney M20F · Galt, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1990 · N4093N · Destroyed
  > The pilot flew into instrument condition, because spatially disorientated and collided with terrain. Factor was foggy weather conditions.
- [NTSB LAX89FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA133.md): Mooney M20F · San Andreas, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1989 · N9379M · Destroyed
  > Interruption of engine power for an undetermined reason, and failue of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin. A factor related to the accident was: lack of altitude to recover from the stall/spin.
- [NTSB LAX89FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA095.md): Mooney M20F · Truckee, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1989 · N3274F · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to fly with a known deficiency of the aircraft, the worn fuel injector with an interior leak, which resulted in loss of engine power, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB LAX86LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA312.md): Mooney M20F · Cloverdale, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1986 · N6762V · Substantial damage
  > The acft collided with wires following a loss of control. The plt indicated that he was following a river at 1,500 ft MSL at a slow airspeed when the stall warning sounded. The plt stated that he lowered the nose in a downdraft and recovered close to the…
- [NTSB LAX86FA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA206.md): Mooney M20F · Morgan Hill, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 1986 · N9309V · Destroyed
  > The pilot requested and received preflight weather briefings, twice, and was advised that VFR flight was not recommended. The flight departed and crashed into mountainous terrain that was obscured by adverse weather conditions. Witnesses reported that the…
- [NTSB LAX86LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86LA147.md): Mooney M20F · Burbank, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1986 · N9591M · Substantial damage
  > The acft was landed nose low after flying the pattern with a flt control problem. The plt said he noticed the lack of elevator control during initial climb and came back in for a precautionary landing. The elevator was found to be inoperative due to a broken…
- [NTSB OAK79FVG17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK79FVG17.md): Mooney M20F · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 24, 1979 · N6939V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX77FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FA029.md): Beech F-33A · Needles, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Mar 15, 1977 · N7307R · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK76DVD37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76DVD37.md): Mooney M20F · Petaluma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 31, 1976 · N9205V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76FVG71](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76FVG71.md): Mooney M20F · Davis, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 9, 1976 · N3528N · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK74DVA27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74DVA27.md): Mooney M20F · Turlock, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 14, 1973 · N9366V · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX74AL017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74AL017.md): Mooney M20-F · Shoshone, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Aug 18, 1973 · N6311Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK74FVM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74FVM05.md): Mooney M20F · Hollister, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 8, 1973 · N9374V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73FUM35](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73FUM35.md): Mooney M20F · Camp Pndltn, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jun 6, 1973 · N3518N · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX73AL046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73AL046.md): Mooney M20F · Temecula, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Mar 21, 1973 · N6317Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK73FVA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73FVA02.md): Mooney M20F · Prether, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jul 7, 1972 · N2925L · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK72DVA82](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72DVA82-201451.md): Mooney M-20F · Piedra, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 17, 1972 · N4093N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX72AL059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72AL059.md): Mooney M20F · Warner Spgs, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 29, 1972 · N3412N · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK72DVM22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72DVM22.md): Mooney M21F · Salinas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 24, 1972 · N3525X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK72AP024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK72AP024.md): Mooney M20F · Five Points, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jan 18, 1972 · N9603M · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK71DVG80](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71DVG80.md): Mooney M20F · Pope Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 16, 1971 · N3525X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK71DVG48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71DVG48.md): Mooney M20F · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 19, 1971 · N9395M · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX70FUG36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70FUG36.md): Mooney M20F · Victorville, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 2, 1970 · N3412N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX70FUG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70FUG05.md): Mooney M20F · Joshua Tree, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 6, 1970 · N9403V · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK70D0051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70D0051.md): Mooney M20F · Oakland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 18, 1969 · N9059V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK70A0003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70A0003.md): Mooney M20F · Big Pine, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 13, 1969 · N3533X · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK69D0273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0273.md): Mooney M20F · Cutler, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 8, 1969 · N9780M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69A0040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69A0040.md): Mooney M20F · Danville, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 28, 1968 · N6458Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK69D0021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0021.md): Mooney M20F · Lodi, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 2, 1968 · N9613M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68D0238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68D0238.md): Mooney M20F · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 2, 1967 · N9613M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK68D0176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68D0176.md): Mooney M20F · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 30, 1967 · N3291F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67D0441](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67D0441.md): Mooney M2OF · Taft, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 4, 1967 · N3532X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67F0110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67F0110.md): Mooney M20C · Apple Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 16, 1966 · N9289M · 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" = 'CA' 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 ('5870214'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=5870214&state=CA

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