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NTSB investigations: Mooney M20C, FL

44 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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Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Mooney M20C, FL per year, 1964–2026: 44 cases
1964	1
1965	4
1966	2
1967	4
1968	1
1969	1
1970	1
1971	2
1973	1
1974	3
1975	3
1976	1
1978	1
1980	1
1985	1
1986	1
1989	1
1990	2
1991	1
1992	1
1996	1
2001	3
2003	1
2009	1
2012	1
2017	3
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."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 ('5870208')) 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.\"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 ('5870208'))
  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."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 ('5870208'))
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 ERA22LA099Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20C · Southeast Arcadia, FLThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence for this investigation.Jan 1, 2022 · N79396 · Substantial damage NTSB ERA18FA030Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Starke, FLThe pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation while maneuvering in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing was the pilot's lack of instrument currency and his self-induced pressure to complete the flight.Nov 23, 2017 · N6894N · Destroyed NTSB ERA17LA284Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Palm Coast, FLA crack in the No. 4 cylinder head, which resulted in engine roughness, a fuel leak, a loss of engine power, and the subsequent in-flight fire.Aug 21, 2017 · N6833N · Substantial damage NTSB GAA17CA481Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Clearwater, FLThe pilot’s distraction before landing by a helicopter that was transitioning to the airport and his subsequent failure to extend the landing gear before touchdown.Jul 29, 2017 · N2596W · Substantial damage NTSB ERA12CA348Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Pembroke Pines, FLThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during approach due to fuel exhaustion.May 19, 2012 · N2610W · Substantial damage NTSB ERA10LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Marathon, FLA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Oct 10, 2009 · N2558Y · Destroyed 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.Apr 1, 2003 · N2652W · Minor damage 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…Nov 18, 2001 · N6753U · Substantial damage 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…Aug 7, 2001 · N78933 · Substantial damage 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…Jan 7, 2001 · N6807N · Substantial damage NTSB MIA96LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · St Augustine, FLinadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid each other's airplane. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of traffic pattern position reports from the Christian Eagle, due to the…Apr 16, 1996 · N9206V · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB MIA92LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Pass-A-Grille, FLTotal loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Jul 13, 1992 · N9379A · Substantial damage NTSB MIA92LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20C · Plant City, FLTotal loss of engine power (nonmechanical) for undetermined reasons. This resulted in a forced landing to an unsuitable landing area and collision with terrain.Dec 22, 1991 · N7866V · Substantial damage NTSB MIA91FA057Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Pensacola, FLThe pilot's failure to use carburetor heat resulting in loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. A factor in the accident was the pilot's medical condition.Dec 28, 1990 · N6600U · Destroyed NTSB MIA91FA008Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Kissimmee, FLMalfunction of both magnetos due to deterioration of the coils, failure of maintenance personnel to comply with an airworthiness directive, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate visual lookout while on an approach for an emergency landing. Factors…Oct 7, 1990 · N1389W · Substantial damage NTSB MIA90LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20 · Fort Lauderdale, FLPartial loss of engine power for an unknown reason.Dec 24, 1989 · N6879N · Destroyed 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…May 3, 1986 · N6926V · Destroyed NTSB MIA86LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Starke, FLThe plt stated that after takeoff while climbing through 15 ft AGL the eng sputtered and lost pwr momentarily. Full pwr was regained but the acft had lost altitude and could not climb to clear trees at the departure end of the rwy. The acft then veered left,…Oct 28, 1985 · N79386 · Substantial damage NTSB MIA81DLA06Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Bunnell, FLDec 4, 1980 · N3603H · Substantial damage NTSB MIA79FLA07Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Daytona Beach, FLOct 27, 1978 · N7092V · Substantial damage NTSB MIA76DLD83Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Groveland, FLAug 30, 1976 · N6906V · Substantial damage NTSB MIA76AM049Accident · 3 fatalClosedMooney M20C · Cross City, FLDec 1, 1975 · N78974 · Destroyed NTSB MIA76FKT20Accident · Serious injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Boca Raton, FLSep 8, 1975 · N6332Q · Substantial damage NTSB MIA75FKT60Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Pompano Beach, FLFeb 3, 1975 · N6577U · Substantial damage NTSB MIA75DLA18Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Palatka, FLOct 19, 1974 · N6673U · Substantial damage NTSB MIA75DLD95Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Sanford, FLJun 9, 1974 · N9263V · Substantial damage NTSB MIA74DLA33Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20E · Pensacola, FLFeb 20, 1974 · N7105U · Substantial damage NTSB MIA73DKT76Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Ft Lauderdale, FLApr 1, 1973 · N2749W · Substantial damage NTSB MIA72AM033Accident · 2 fatalClosedMooney M20C · Cottondale, FLOct 9, 1971 · N2617W · Destroyed NTSB MIA71DLA37Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Starke, FLMar 18, 1971 · N591BB · Substantial damage NTSB MIA70DLD18Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Gotha, FLApr 11, 1970 · N6453U · Substantial damage NTSB MIA69F0375Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Orlando, FLJan 11, 1969 · N6899U · Substantial damage NTSB MIA68F0507Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Opa Locka, FLApr 23, 1968 · N9286M · Substantial damage NTSB MIA68D0353Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Jacksonville, FLNov 11, 1967 · N5951Q · Substantial damage NTSB MIA68D0258Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Melbourne, FLOct 13, 1967 · N9745M · Substantial damage NTSB MIA67D0511Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Opa Locka, FLApr 12, 1967 · N9689M · Substantial damage NTSB MIA67D0417Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Opa Locka, FLMar 5, 1967 · N5941Q · Substantial damage NTSB MIA67D0256Accident · Minor injuriesClosedMooney M20C · W.Palm Beach, FLOct 14, 1966 · N1215X · Substantial damage NTSB MIA67F0222Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Jacksonville, FLAug 4, 1966 · N6514U · Substantial damage NTSB MIA66D0293Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Immokalee, FLOct 15, 1965 · N1343W · Substantial damage NTSB MIA66F0229Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Ft Lauderdale, FLSep 4, 1965 · N7866V · Substantial damage NTSB MIA66F0079Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Kissimmee, FLJul 4, 1965 · N7855V · Substantial damage NTSB MIA65D0084Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Palm Beach, FLApr 10, 1965 · N6239U · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X1469Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M2OC · Anna Maria Is, FLApr 26, 1964 · N6422U · Substantial damage