NTSB investigations: Mooney M20C
20 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Mooney M20C, where the first occurrence was “Loss of control - in flight”. 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.
Cases per year
| 1985 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
Where
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('5870208')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 250))
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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('5870208')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 250))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun 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 NYC07CA231Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Allentown, PAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB MIA05FA139Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Natchez, MSThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent uncontrolled descent to ground impact. A contributing factor was the pilot's lack of experience in complex…NTSB LAX05FA193Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Van Nuys, CAThe pilot's decision to attempt flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot's loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident were haze and low ceilings, the night lighting condition, an…NTSB CHI04CA154Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Golden, MOThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees. The trees were a contributing factor.NTSB FTW04FA055Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Amarillo, TXThe pilot's incapacitation due to chest pains, resulting in a loss of control.NTSB DEN03FA136Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Blanding, UTthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall/spin.NTSB DEN03LA047Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Colo Springs, COthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during initial climb which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing factors include the downdraft, crosswind and gusty wind conditions.NTSB DEN02FA030Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Glenwood Sprngs, COthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation, resulting in a collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of an instrument rating and the dark night conditions.NTSB DEN99LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Big Piney, WYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing touchdown. A related factor was the gusty crosswind.NTSB LAX98LA314Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Reno, NVThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition, which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB ATL97FA029Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Roxboro, NCfailure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane, due to spatial disorientation. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's use of an unapproved drug, low ceiling, restricted visibility (fog), and an undetermined anomaly with the vacuum system.NTSB CHI95LA312Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Ironwood, MIthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane due to his diverted attention.NTSB ATL94FA116Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · West Columbia, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during climbout because of spatial disorientation. Factors were low ceilings and the dark night.NTSB SEA91LA064Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Loa, UTThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed on takeoff climb in a turn resulting in an inadvertnent stall and subsequent in flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was a crosswind with gusts.NTSB CHI90DER06Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportMooney M20C · Webster, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors related to the accident were: the dark night, the pilot's alcohol impairment, and his night flying restriction.NTSB NYC89LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Stormville, NYFailure of the pilot to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB NYC88FA041Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · St. Marys, PAWhile getting fuel, the pilot of the Mooney M20C and his 3 pals were attempting to remove frost with paper towels and plastic credit cards after being told by the fuel truck driver that the arpt had no ice removal solution. A witness stated that as the…NTSB FTW87FA209Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M-20C · Waller, TXIt was reported that a private pilot was receiving instrument flight instructions from a CFI when the accident occurred. However, the CFI stated that he was invited by the pvt plt to go with him on a short flight and that he was only a passenger. During the…NTSB MIA86LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Starke, FLThe plt stated that during landing, he lost directional control of the acft due to crosswinds. He attempted to abort the landing, however, the landing gear contacted a cattle fence which resulted in a loss of control and impact with the terrain. The acft was…NTSB ATL85FA252Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Columbus, GAAcft departed airport after enroute stop for fueling.VFR conditions with broken clouds at 2800 feet and turbulence in clouds. Acft was cleared to 4500 and PIC asked to report reaching. During climb PIC was asked his altitude. His response was unintelligible…