NTSB investigations: Mooney M20C
824 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Mooney M20C. 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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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'))
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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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('5870208'))
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 ERA10LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Marathon, FLA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09LA491Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Iowa Falls, IABoth pilots' failure to execute adequate visual lookout, resulting in the two airplanes colliding over the runway.NTSB WPR09LA362Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Elma, WAA total loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the fatigue failure of the number 4 cylinder connecting rod.NTSB CEN09FA147Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Elbert, COThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent loss of control.NTSB CEN09CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Edgewood, NMA total loss of engine power while at cruise altitude for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI08CA283Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Bolingbrook, ILThe non-mechanical loss of engine power due to the pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector prior to takeoff and the subsequent fuel starvation during takeoff.NTSB MIA08LA188Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Wallace, NCThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff when the engine failed to develop full power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to remove the intake plugs prior to takeoff.NTSB NYC08FA298Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Lawrenceburg, TNA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB DFW08CA180Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20 · Rogers, ARThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision.NTSB LAX08FA068Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Riverside, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and aircraft control, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB DEN08LA041Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Phillipsburg, KSTotal loss of engine power due to contamination of the carburetor, total blockage of the fuel inlet screen, and partial blockage of the fuel lines and fittings. Contributing to the accident were the dark night light conditions and the trees.NTSB NYC07CA231Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Allentown, PAThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI07CA265Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20-C · Hicksville, OHThe pilot failed to execute a go-around.NTSB SEA07LA177Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Price, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines while on a night straight-in visual flight rules approach. Factors include a power transmission line about one and three-tenths mile off the approach end of the runway, and the pilot's…NTSB CHI07LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Sidney, OHThe total loss of engine power during initial climb due to oil starvation as a result of improper maintenance. The fixed base operator's failure to advise the pilot that the engine had been operated without oil in the engine and soft terrain were factors.NTSB LAX06LA298Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Auburn, CAthe fatigue failure of the elevator's control rod due to inadequate lubrication. Contributing factors were the inadequate maintenance and the owner-pilot's failure to comply with an airworthiness directive.NTSB SEA06LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Eastsound, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during final approach resulting in an inadvertent stall and hard landing.NTSB DFW06CA181Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Eldorado, TXThe pilot's failure to switch fuel tanks during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB SEA06LA057Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Cottage Grove, ORFuel starvation while on approach for landing resulting in a loss of engine power, and an inadequately accomplished annual inspection. Incorrect hardware which impeded the movement of the fuel selector valve, improper fuel management and not identifying the…NTSB LAX05LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Oro Valley, AZa loss of engine power due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations that resulted in fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the inaccuracy of the cockpit fuel gages which read 1/4 tank when empty.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 MIA05WA137Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationMooney M20C · Albenga, ItalyNTSB 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 DEN04LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Escalante, UTthe improper installation of an oil pan quick-drain fitting resulting in the loss of engine oil, failure of the engine, and subsequent impact with terrain following an attempted forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a…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 NYC04CA115Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Front Royal, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing. A factor in this accident was the crosswind conditions.NTSB DEN04LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Clovis, NMthe pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making during an instrument approach resulting in the pilot's intentional descent below approach minimums, and the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance resulting in the in-flight collision with an…NTSB LAX04CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Mesa, AZthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in a collision with an airport sign.NTSB FTW04WA154Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationMooney M20C · Mazamitla, MexicoNTSB FTW04FA055Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Amarillo, TXThe pilot's incapacitation due to chest pains, resulting in a loss of control.NTSB ATL03FA137Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M-20C · Monticello, GAThe pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC conditions, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance and collision with trees. A factor was low ceiling.NTSB LAX03LA271Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Watsonville, CAthe non-instrument rated pilot's intentional continuance of VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain clearance with terrain.NTSB DEN03FA136Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Blanding, UTthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall/spin.NTSB NYC03CA156Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Utica, OHThe pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB DEN03LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Englewood, COthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Factors contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswinds and the high density altitude.NTSB SEA03LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Boise, IDFailure of the welds on the nose landing gear retraction truss during taxi for takeoff..NTSB MIA03LA089Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Lakeland, FLThe inadequate visual lookout of the pilot and the ground marshaller resulting in the ground marshaller being struck by the wing of the taxiing airplane and receiving serious injury.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 LAX03FA061Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Warner Springs, CAthe pilot's loss of control during flight as a result of incapacitation due to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.NTSB CHI02LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Warroad, MNThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the muffler baffles which blocked the exhaust system. A factor to the accident was the treeline.NTSB DEN02LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Watkins, COthe pilot's failure to use the pre-landing checklist, resulting in an inadvertent wheels up landing.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 IAD02LA023Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Martinsville, VAThe pilot's premature rotation and his failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.NTSB ATL02FA026Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Gainesville, GAThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, resulting from fuel system blockage and improper maintenance by maintenance personnel. A factor was the unsuitable terrain.NTSB SEA02LA037Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Netarts, ORReason for occurrence undetermined.NTSB MIA02LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · High Springs, FLThe pilot's improper preflight planning/preparation and failure to ensure sufficient fuel was available to complete the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a forced landing, and damage to the aircraft when it collided with a fence during the landing…NTSB MIA01LA210Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Fort Lauderdale, FLThe failure of the mechanic who installed the carburetor after overhaul to safety the throttle linkage at the carburetor per an Airworthiness Directive resulting in separation of the throttle linkage and subsequent partial loss of engine power. Contributing…NTSB LAX01LA226Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Tucson, AZThe airplane's collision with a perimeter roadway vehicular traffic sign due to the pilot's diverted attention and inadequate visual lookout while taxiing from landing. A contributing factor was the lack of sign conspicuity.NTSB NYC01LA066Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Somerset, MAThe pilot's inadequate visual lookout. A factor was the dusk lighting conditions.NTSB MIA01LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20C · Jacksonville, FLThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly reconnect the aircraft's elevator control system, resulting in an in-flight disconnection of the elevator control and jamming of the rudder control during climb, the subsequent in-flight loss of control, and…