Fatal NTSB investigations: Mooney M20B

17 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Mooney M20B. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

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19642026

Fatal NTSB investigations: Mooney M20B per year, 1964–2026: 17 cases
1964	1
1966	2
1967	1
1968	2
1972	1
1974	1
1975	1
1977	1
1982	2
1986	1
1993	1
1999	1
2014	1
2022	1

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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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('5870206')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

duckdb -csv -c "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.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('5870206'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('5870206'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

NTSB ERA23FA087Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20B · Kellyton, ALA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Dec 13, 2022 · N74586 · Substantial damage NTSB WPR14FA262Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20B · Page, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from terrain while maneuvering in a canyon in high-density altitude conditions.Jun 20, 2014 · N74584 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW99FA153Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20B · Mesquite, TXThe failure by both pilots to maintain visual lookout. A factor was the inadequate radio communications maintained by both pilots while in the traffic pattern.May 29, 1999 · N74706 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB ATL94FA006Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20B · Bethpage, TNThe pilot's VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the pilot's failure to use a preflight briefing service, and the low ceilings and fog at the accident site.Oct 17, 1993 · N74724 · Destroyed NTSB DEN87FA008Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20B · Buffalo, WYAt aprx 1720 MDT, tower psnl at the dep arpt received a phone call from the plt. He said he wished to depart with an inop 2-WAY radio. He was advised that IMC prevailed & that a radio would be required to depart with an IFR or special VFR clnc. At 1907 (after…Oct 23, 1986 · N74739 · Destroyed NTSB NYC83FA035Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20B · Auburn, NYDuring departure on an IFR climb-out radar and radio contact was lost. The pilot's last reported altitude was passing through 4,500 ft. the aircraft crashed into a wooded area at an elevation of 1,700 ft MSL. Initial contact was with trees approximately 40 ft…Nov 29, 1982 · N13213 · Destroyed NTSB DEN82FA057Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20B · Near Salida, COAfter departing Salida at approximately 0820 the plt radioed over UNICOM that the clouds in the local area had bases of 12,500 ft MSL & tops at 16,500 ft MSL. About 15 min later the acft impacted a mountain at the 13,500 ft level. There were flt precautions…Apr 6, 1982 · N74734 · Destroyed NTSB LAX78FA009Accident · 2 fatalClosedMooney M20B · Tucson, AZNov 26, 1977 · N74771 · Destroyed NTSB FTW76AF008Accident · 1 fatalClosedMooney M20B · Marshall, ARJul 28, 1975 · N74504 · Destroyed NTSB MIA74AM082Accident · 2 fatalClosedMooney M20B · Punta Gorda, FLMar 21, 1974 · N74774 · Destroyed NTSB CHI73ACO24Accident · 3 fatalClosedMooney M20B · Lansing, MIAug 24, 1972 · N74709 · Destroyed NTSB NYC69A0019Accident · 1 fatalClosedMooney 20B · La Grangeville, NYAug 12, 1968 · N74506 · Destroyed NTSB SEA68A0063Accident · 3 fatalClosedMooney M20B · Bend, ORApr 4, 1968 · N74561 · Destroyed NTSB MKC67A0050Accident · 2 fatalClosedMooney M20B · Kirksville, MOFeb 24, 1967 · N74574 · Destroyed NTSB DEN67A0022Accident · 4 fatalClosedMooney M20B · Hobbs, NMSep 17, 1966 · N74784 · Destroyed NTSB OAK67A0004Accident · 3 fatalClosedMooney M20B · Antioch, CAJul 9, 1966 · N74552 · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X0787Accident · 1 fatalClosedMooney M20B · Cave Junction, ORMar 1, 1964 · N74743 · Destroyed