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NTSB investigations: Mooney M20E, TX

47 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Mooney M20E. 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.

Defining event

Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Mooney M20E, TX per year, 1964–2026: 47 cases
1964	5
1965	2
1966	5
1967	7
1968	3
1969	1
1970	2
1971	1
1973	1
1976	2
1978	1
1980	1
1981	1
1982	1
1983	2
1986	1
1988	1
1990	1
1993	1
2004	1
2006	1
2007	1
2008	1
2011	1
2012	1
2022	1
2024	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 ('5870212')) 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 ('5870212'))
  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 ('5870212'))
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 CEN25LA007Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20E · Richmond, TXThe partial separation of a portion of the propeller spinner and its mounting bulkhead along with the upper cowl fairing while in a full-power climb.Oct 8, 2024 · N9151V · Substantial damage NTSB CEN22LA164Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20E · Kerrville, TXThe pilot’s sudden cardiac event, which resulted in incapacitation, uncontrolled taxi after landing, and collision with a stationary parked airplane.Mar 31, 2022 · N21BS · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12FA170Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's inadvertent overboost of the turbocharged engine during initial climb, which resulted in detonation and a partial loss of engine power followed by the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the instructor's delayed remedial action, which…Feb 26, 2012 · N9224M · Substantial damage NTSB CEN11CA427Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20E · Frankston, TXThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Jun 29, 2011 · N55FE · Substantial damage NTSB CEN09CA058Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20E · San Antonio, TXThe failure of the pilot to lower the gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to complete the before landing checklist.Nov 11, 2008 · N1264X · Substantial damage NTSB DFW07CA139Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M-20E · Van, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff run.Jun 19, 2007 · N115RC · Destroyed NTSB DFW07LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Nacogdoches, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Oct 30, 2006 · N2591W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW04CA228Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20E · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's misjudged distance and his failure to abort the landing. A factor was the prevailing tailwind.Aug 18, 2004 · N3379X · Substantial damage NTSB FTW93LA116Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Fort Worth, TXPartial power loss due to improper maintenance and resultant discrepancies. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain.Apr 3, 1993 · N9337M · Substantial damage NTSB FTW90LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20E · Luling, TXLoss of control in-flight due to the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed. Factors would be the high density altitude and the tree that he hit.Jun 29, 1990 · N9376V · Substantial damage NTSB FTW89FA006Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Longview, TXThe airplane was in cruise flight when the pilot transmitted that he had smoke in the cockpit. 53 seconds later contact was lost. The nose and left wing were slightly down when the acft struck trees and terrain at high speed. Fire started several minutes…Oct 22, 1988 · N79373 · Destroyed NTSB FTW87FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Arcola, TXThe plt departed Arcola, TX, VFR, on rwy 10, made a 180 degree left climbing turn and entered clouds at about the boundary line on the west side of the arpt. The radar operator stated the acft continued westbound one to two miles beyond the arpt then entered…Nov 22, 1986 · N9347M · Destroyed NTSB FTW83LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · La Grange, TXThe plt reported that during the apch, the acft was high & had excessive airspeed, which resulted in a long landing. After touchdown, he applied full brakes, but was unable to stop on the remaining rwy. The acft continued off the end of the rwy, went down an…Mar 11, 1983 · N9331M · Substantial damage NTSB FTW83FA101Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMooney M20E · Roanoke, TXPower loss occurred about 7 min after takeoff. The plt turned back toward the arpt but was unable to reach the arpt due to a 15-20 kt headwind. The acft landed hard collapsing the landing gear after the plt mushed the acft to clear wires. Examination & flow…Jan 29, 1983 · N5604Q · Substantial damage NTSB FTW82FPA14Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportMooney M20E · Paris, TXAbout 20 min after takeoff, the pilot noticed oil on the left side glass and windshield while cruising at 7000 ft. he then checked oil pressure and it was near zero. He shut down the engine, and during a forced landing, the aircraft was substantially damaged.…Jun 28, 1982 · N79831 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW81FRG61Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20E · San Antonio, TXAug 28, 1981 · N55FE · Minor damage NTSB FTW81DA133Accident · 3 fatalClosedMooney M20E · Bayside, TXMar 16, 1980 · N7135U · Destroyed NTSB FTW79FA007Accident · 2 fatalClosedMooney M20E · Texarkana, TXOct 24, 1978 · N9093V · Destroyed NTSB FTW76DRG69Accident · Minor injuriesClosedMooney M20E · Mathis, TXJun 17, 1976 · N79328 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76FQG44Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20E · Farwell, TXJan 10, 1976 · N2561W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW73DPD45Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20E · Graford, TXJun 16, 1973 · N3253F · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71FPD05Accident · 1 fatalClosedMooney M-20E · Grand Prairie, TXJul 31, 1971 · N2777W · Destroyed NTSB FTW71AF026Accident · 2 fatalClosedMooney M20E · Teague, TXNov 25, 1970 · N6983U · Destroyed NTSB FTW71FPD25Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20E · Euless, TXNov 10, 1970 · N2752W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70D0273Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20E · San Angelo, TXOct 16, 1969 · N7139U · Substantial damage NTSB FTW69A0043Accident · 1 fatalClosedMooney M20E · Crockett, TXDec 26, 1968 · N9296M · Destroyed NTSB FTW69F0333Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20E · Kerrville, TXNov 22, 1968 · N9061V · Substantial damage NTSB FTW68F0597Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M21 · Crosbyton, TXMay 27, 1968 · N9288M · Substantial damage NTSB FTW68D0372Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20E · Tahoka, TXNov 12, 1967 · N79819 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW68F0294Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20E · Plum, TXOct 12, 1967 · N1272X · Substantial damage NTSB FTW68D0187Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20E · Big Spring, TXAug 19, 1967 · N5514Q · Substantial damage NTSB FTW68D0169Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20E · Amarillo, TXAug 18, 1967 · N79819 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67F0596Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20E · Avinger, TXMay 17, 1967 · N5664Q · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67D0599Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20E · Burnet, TXApr 7, 1967 · N7138U · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67D0472Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20E · Floydada, TXMar 13, 1967 · N2648W · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67F0330Accident · Minor injuriesClosedMooney M20E · San Leon, TXNov 9, 1966 · N1241X · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67A0034Accident · 1 fatalClosedMooney M20E · Sterling City, TXSep 17, 1966 · N9284M · Destroyed NTSB FTW66F0678Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M-20E · El Paso, TXMay 22, 1966 · N1297X · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66F0499Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20E · Lubbock, TXFeb 6, 1966 · N1274X · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66F0642Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20E · Commerce, TXJan 11, 1966 · N1240X · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66F0374Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20E · Palestine, TXOct 22, 1965 · N5994Q · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66F0309Accident · Minor injuriesClosedMooney M20E · Lowake, TXSep 6, 1965 · N5514Q · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X3981Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20E · Friendswood, TXSep 14, 1964 · N6845U · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X3492Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M 20E · Fort Worth, TXAug 20, 1964 · N6907U · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X3328Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney MK20E · El Paso, TXAug 11, 1964 · N1297X · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X0809Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20E · Harlingen, TXMar 5, 1964 · N1292X · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X0650Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M21 · Amarillo, TXFeb 22, 1964 · N1333W · Substantial damage