# NTSB investigations: Mooney M20F, 1982

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 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…

## 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 year(c."eventDate") = 1982
  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&year=1982

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