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NTSB investigations: Mooney M20C, TX

60 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, TX per year, 1964–2026: 60 cases
1964	4
1965	9
1966	3
1967	4
1968	4
1969	3
1970	3
1971	2
1972	4
1973	2
1974	1
1975	1
1976	2
1977	2
1979	1
1981	1
1983	2
1984	1
1987	2
1993	1
1997	1
1998	1
1999	1
2000	1
2004	1
2006	1
2023	1
2026	1

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Latest cases

Query with 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" = 'TX' 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\" = 'TX' 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" = 'TX' 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 CEN26LA144Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20 · Northlake, TXThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Mar 18, 2026 · N1374W · Substantial damage NTSB CEN24FA042Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20C · Plano, TXThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a climbing turn during a go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control.Nov 21, 2023 · N1204X · Destroyed 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.Jul 9, 2006 · N6697U · Substantial damage NTSB FTW04FA055Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Amarillo, TXThe pilot's incapacitation due to chest pains, resulting in a loss of control.Jan 3, 2004 · N6834N · Destroyed NTSB FTW00LA190Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Whitney, TXThe partial loss of engine power, which resulted from the worn carburetor.Jun 29, 2000 · N6932N · Substantial damage NTSB FTW00LA037Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Hillsboro, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the go-around. A factor was the gust of wind.Nov 28, 1999 · N6766U · Substantial damage NTSB FTW99LA025Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Vernon, TXFatigue cracking of the propeller blade which originated from corrosion pitting on its camber side, resulting in the blade tip separation during cruise flight.Jul 27, 1998 · N9744M · Substantial damage NTSB FTW98LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Ozona, TXthe pilot's improper planning/decision, which led to fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Nov 3, 1997 · N1360W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW93FA235Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Big Lake, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance.Aug 9, 1993 · N5672Q · Destroyed NTSB FTW88LA001Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Bulverde, TXOn the second approach after a go-around, the aircraft landed approximately halfway down the 2850 ft runway. In an attempt to go around the pilot applied power. The aircraft started to climb but collided with the top of a tree causing the tail of the aircraft…Oct 2, 1987 · N9231M · Substantial damage 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…Sep 5, 1987 · N5590Q · Destroyed NTSB FTW84LA293Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Marshall, TXThe plt reported initial landing extension indicated an unsafe condition. The landing gear was recycled & a safe down & locked position was indicated. On landing roll the acft veered left off of the rwy & collided with trees. Tire marks on the rwy indicated…Jun 30, 1984 · N6261U · Substantial damage NTSB FTW84LA046Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20C · Mcgregor, TXIn order to take off on rwy 35, acft must utilize rwy 4/22 enroute from the arpt ramp. As the Mooney taxied onto rwy 4/22 it was struck by the pitts rolling out on rwy 22. While on base leg, the plt of the pitts saw the Mooney taxiing toward rwy 4/22 &…Nov 9, 1983 · N9667M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB FTW83LA380Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20C · Midland, TXThe acft collided with a fence post during taxi for takeoff. The acft was allowed to drift right of the center of the taxiway. The collision veered the acft to the right and damaged the wing. The accident occurred at dusk.Aug 15, 1983 · N6869U · Substantial damage NTSB FTW81DPD24Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Gordon, TXMay 20, 1981 · N6477U · Substantial damage NTSB FTW79FPD09Accident · Minor injuriesClosedMooney M20C · N Rchlnd Hills, TXMar 1, 1979 · N6272U · Substantial damage NTSB FTW78FRG15Accident · Serious injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Blanco, TXNov 24, 1977 · N9661M · Substantial damage NTSB FTW77DQG47Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Spearman, TXAug 8, 1977 · N6665R · Substantial damage NTSB FTW77DQG05Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Amarillo, TXNov 12, 1976 · N7167U · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76FRG93Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · San Antonio, TXSep 23, 1976 · N9229V · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76AF032Accident · 4 fatalClosedMooney M20C · Robstown, TXOct 16, 1975 · N79333 · Destroyed NTSB FTW74FQD15Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · El Paso, TXFeb 5, 1974 · N7810V · Destroyed NTSB FTW73AF065Accident · 1 fatalClosedMooney M20C · Kent, TXMay 15, 1973 · N1209X · Destroyed NTSB FTW73FQG30Accident · Minor injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Dalhart, TXJan 26, 1973 · N1363W · Destroyed NTSB FTW73DQG09Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Spearman, TXJul 21, 1972 · N7884V · No damage NTSB FTW73FQG12Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Canadian, TXJul 12, 1972 · N1363W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW72FRG94Accident · Serious injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Eagle Pass, TXJun 7, 1972 · N9380V · Destroyed NTSB FTW72FQD21Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Orla, TXJan 22, 1972 · N78924 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW72AF032Accident · 2 fatalClosedMooney M21 · Encino, TXDec 8, 1971 · N5603Q · Destroyed NTSB FTW72FRA04Accident · Serious injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Baytown, TXAug 29, 1971 · N5555Q · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71FRA02Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Houston, TXJul 5, 1970 · N6261U · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70AF072Accident · 3 fatalClosedMooney M20C · Dime Box, TXMay 11, 1970 · N5565Q · Destroyed NTSB FTW70AF048Accident · 1 fatalClosedMooney M20C · Kerrville, TXJan 20, 1970 · N9319V · Destroyed NTSB FTW70F0284Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Addison, TXNov 5, 1969 · N7810V · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70D0109Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M-20C · Aspermont, TXJun 13, 1969 · N6245U · Substantial damage NTSB FTW69D0394Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Sinton, TXJan 11, 1969 · N78924 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW69A0040Accident · 1 fatalClosedMooney M20 · Fort Mckavett, TXDec 8, 1968 · N7897V · Destroyed NTSB FTW69F0023Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Austin, TXJun 4, 1968 · N606W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW68F0606Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · San Angelo, TXApr 29, 1968 · N5999Q · Substantial damage NTSB FTW68F0437Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Amarillo, TXJan 28, 1968 · N7700M · Substantial damage NTSB FTW68F0374Accident · Serious injuriesClosedMooney M20C · San Antonio, TXNov 23, 1967 · N6471U · Substantial damage NTSB FTW68F0307Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Maud, TXSep 24, 1967 · N7810V · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67D0658Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Ennis, TXMay 28, 1967 · N2622W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67A0076Accident · 3 fatalClosedMooney M20C · Midland, TXJan 23, 1967 · N6493U · Destroyed NTSB FTW67D0149Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · La Porte, TXAug 7, 1966 · N6225U · Substantial damage NTSB FTW6MF0117Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20E · Odessa, TXJul 31, 1966 · N5758Q · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67D0116Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Abilene, TXJul 31, 1966 · N6693U · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66F0429Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Fort Worth, TXDec 7, 1965 · N78870 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66F0344Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Dallas, TXOct 20, 1965 · N78870 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66F0330Accident · Minor injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Arlington, TXOct 15, 1965 · N6718U · Substantial damage