# NTSB investigations: Mooney M20J, FL 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 ERA22FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA095.md): Mooney M20J · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 26, 2021 · N3707H · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing was the pilot’s likely distraction due to the opening of the baggage door. - [NTSB ERA20FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20FA101.md): Mooney M20J · Bartow, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 13, 2020 · N1149T · Substantial damage > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and subsequent aerodynamic stall and spin at low altitude due to a possible distraction in the cockpit for which the reason was undetermined. - [NTSB ERA20LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA033.md): Mooney M20J · St. Augustine, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 10, 2019 · N5765H · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB GAA17CA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA211.md): Mooney M20J · Cedar Key, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2017 · N1157N · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to follow the manufacturer’s go-around procedure, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ERA13LA374](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA374.md): Mooney M20J · Marco Island, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2013 · N3700H · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper pitch trim setting before takeoff, which resulted in the airplane’s rapid, nose-high pitch at takeoff and the pilot’s subsequent loss of control. - [NTSB ERA11CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA212.md): Mooney M20J · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 25, 2011 · N201ZZ · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing. - [NTSB MIA08FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA021.md): Mooney M20J · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2007 · N201VX · Substantial damage > The reason for this occurrence was not determined. - [NTSB MIA06LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA058.md): Mooney M20J · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2006 · N511G · Substantial damage > Improper magneto installation by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the magneto detaching from the engine and subsequent loss of engine power. - [NTSB MIA04LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04LA013.md): Mooney M20J · Ocala, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2003 · N4103H · Substantial damage > loss of engine power due to oil starvation for undetermined reasons, resulting in an in-flight collision with a fence during a forced landing. - [NTSB MIA02LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA050.md): Mooney M20J · Lake Placid, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2002 · N201XL · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to perform a proper preflight inspection and his improper fuel tank selection for takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine power on takeoff due to fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft… - [NTSB MIA01LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA018.md): Mooney M-20J · Deland, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2000 · N201SE · Substantial damage > the dual student's improper use of the brakes and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision which resulted in a loss of directional control and a subsequent ground swerve during which the aircraft exited the runway and collided with a runway sign. - [NTSB ATL00FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00FA024.md): Mooney M20J · Odessa, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 2000 · N201RC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing. A factor was the utility pole. - [NTSB MIA99LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA091.md): Mooney M20J · St. Cloud, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 25, 1999 · N4671H · Substantial damage > The improper installation of the propeller by maintenance personnel resulting in fretting of the face of the propeller hub and fatigue failure of the No. 1 propeller blade. Also, the unsuitable terrain encountered during the descent for the forced landing. - [NTSB MIA99LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA004.md): Mooney M20J · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1998 · N4297H · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance while taxiing from landing resulting in the on-ground collision with the parked airplane. A factor in the accident was the intentional operation of the airplane by the pilot with known deficiencies in equipment… - [NTSB MIA98LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA109.md): Mooney M20J · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1998 · N192ER · Substantial damage > the student's failure to maintain control of the airplane, and the CFI's inadequate supervision. A factor was that the CFI allowed the airplane's sink rate to get excessive during the approach. - [NTSB ATL98LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98LA016.md): Mooney M20J · Summerland Key, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1997 · N201LY · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to flare the airplane for landing. The gusty crosswind was a related factor. - [NTSB MIA95LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA056.md): Mooney 20J · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1995 · N205MD · Substantial damage > The failure of the No. 3 connecting rod bolt due to oil starvation for undetermined reasons. This resulted in a total loss of engine power, forced landing, and subsequent ditching. - [NTSB MIA94LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA150.md): Mooney M20-J · Apalachicola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1994 · N201NH · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind resulting in not maintaining alignment with the runway and the pilot's delay in aborting the landing. The crosswind was a factor. - [NTSB MIA94LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA111.md): Mooney M20-J · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1994 · N187ER · Substantial damage > Collapse of the left main landing gear for unknown reasons. - [NTSB MIA89LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA159.md): Mooney M20J · Big Pine Key, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 1989 · N3201U · Destroyed > The pilot became spatially disoriented and was unable to maintain control of the aircraft. The light conditions (dark night) and weather (haze) were considered to be contributing factors. - [NTSB MIA88LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA156.md): Mooney M-20J · Perry, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1988 · N58110 · Destroyed > Jacksonville center reported a loss of radar contact with the acft at approx 2133 EDT after it descended from its last assigned altitude of 6000 feet. The sole occupant and debris from the acft were found shortly thereafter. The results of an autopsy on the… - [NTSB MIA88FA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA127.md): Mooney M-20J · Fernandina Bch, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1988 · N4781H · Destroyed > The private pilot flew a flight that consumed about 31 gallons of fuel from a 31 gallon tank. The other fuel tank still had 31 gallons of fuel. The engine failed on base leg and the aircraft crashed in a wooded area. The pilot did not switch the fuel selector… - [NTSB MIA88LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88LA060.md): Mooney M20J · St Theresa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1987 · N4324H · Destroyed > While in cruise flt at 3000 ft south-southeast of st. Theresa, FL over the gulf of Mexico, the plt reported a total loss of power. Attempts to restart were unsuccessful. The acft was then ditched aprx 11 nautical miles & 146 degrees from st. Theresa, FL, near… - [NTSB MIA87LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA249.md): Mooney M20J · Macclenny, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 1987 · N201UX · Substantial damage > While en route at 8000', the eng lost power & the plt obtained vectors for an emerg landing at an arpt with a grass strip. Drg the roll-out, the left wing tip hit a hay wagon near the end of the rwy, then the acft veered & struck a hangar. An exam of the… - [NTSB MIA87FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA187.md): Mooney M20J · Merritt Island, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1987 · N5630K · Destroyed > According to witnesses, the plt performed a hasty preflt & an abbreviated run-up bfr taking off. After lift-off, the acft bgn a rgt turn, then rolled rapidly to the left & crossed over the extended rwy centerline twd a left downwind. Subsequently, it rolled… - [NTSB MIA86FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86FA034.md): Mooney M20J · Sarasota, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 1985 · N201QN · Destroyed > Witnesses reported that shortly after takeoff from a touch and go landing the aircrafts engine sputtered and quit completely. As the pilot was attempting a forced landing the aircraft struck a tree causing the pilot to lose control. The aircraft struck the… - [NTSB MIA83FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83FA093.md): Mooney M20J · Tampa, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1983 · N1166U · Destroyed > The accident occurred during an instrument takeoff in IMC. The sky was obscured & visibility zero. After lift-off the acft began to settle. The plt stated he aggravated the situation by advancing down trim which was his routine to establish a 5 deg climb… - [NTSB MIA82FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA82FA088.md): Mooney M2OJ · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1982 · N1118R · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated pilot had filed for an IFR climb to vfr-on-top. He took off after receiving a clearance to the bulli intersection with instructions to maintain 9000 ft, if not vfr-on-top by that altitude. At 1720 EST, the pilot transmitted that he… - [NTSB MIA81FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FA090.md): Mooney M20J · St.Petersburg, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 1, 1981 · N1138K · Destroyed ## 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" = 'FL' 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 ('5870219')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=5870219&state=FL --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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