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NTSB investigations: Mooney M20F, CA

43 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Mooney M20F. 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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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" = 'CA' 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 ('5870214')) 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\" = 'CA' 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 ('5870214'))
  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" = 'CA' 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 ('5870214'))
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 WPR25LA048Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20F · Fullerton, CAThe loss of engine power during departure for reasons that could not be determined.Nov 25, 2024 · N9245V · Substantial damage NTSB WPR19FA083Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20F · Diablo, CAThe student pilot’s decision to depart on a visual flight rules flight into reduced visibility night conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.Feb 9, 2019 · N3270F · Destroyed NTSB WPR13FA312Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Yosemite Valley, CAThe pilot’s decision to continue flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain situational awareness and sufficient altitude to clear mountainous terrain.Dec 17, 2012 · N9524M · Substantial damage NTSB WPR11FA316Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Watsonville, CAThe pilot's decision to take off toward a nearby low cloud layer and the subsequent turn, stall, and spin during the pilot’s attempt to avoid the cloud layer. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to avoid the stall. His ability to avoid the…Jul 8, 2011 · N7759M · Substantial damage NTSB WPR10CA038Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20F · Palm Springs, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control.Oct 29, 2009 · N400EB · Substantial damage NTSB LAX06CA118Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20F · Willits, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain visual contact with the runway at night, which resulted in a descent below the proper glide path and a collision with a tree. Also causal was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.Feb 17, 2006 · N9704M · Substantial damage NTSB LAX00LA214Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Upland, CAThe failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control of the aircraft on takeoff after the cabin door became ajar.Jun 3, 2000 · N9207V · Substantial damage NTSB LAX99LA035Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Upland, CALoss of engine power due to water contaminated fuel and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane. A factor was the failure of the owner/pilot to properly maintain the airplane.Nov 19, 1998 · N3500X · Destroyed NTSB LAX93LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · So. Lake Tahoe, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft due to gusting cross winds and ice on the runway.Dec 31, 1992 · N9511M · Substantial damage NTSB LAX91FA190Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Quincy, CAThe pilot's inadvertent flight into IMC and thereafter his failure to maintain directional control of his airplane. Factors which contributed to the accident related to the pilot's improper weather evaluation which resulted in his delayed emergency procedure,…May 2, 1991 · N9624M · Destroyed NTSB LAX90FA092Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Galt, CAThe pilot flew into instrument condition, because spatially disorientated and collided with terrain. Factor was foggy weather conditions.Feb 18, 1990 · N4093N · Destroyed NTSB LAX89FA133Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · San Andreas, CAInterruption of engine power for an undetermined reason, and failue of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin. A factor related to the accident was: lack of altitude to recover from the stall/spin.Mar 26, 1989 · N9379M · Destroyed NTSB LAX89FA095Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Truckee, CAThe pilot's decision to fly with a known deficiency of the aircraft, the worn fuel injector with an interior leak, which resulted in loss of engine power, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall.Jan 26, 1989 · N3274F · Destroyed NTSB LAX86LA312Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Cloverdale, CAThe acft collided with wires following a loss of control. The plt indicated that he was following a river at 1,500 ft MSL at a slow airspeed when the stall warning sounded. The plt stated that he lowered the nose in a downdraft and recovered close to the…Jul 5, 1986 · N6762V · Substantial damage NTSB LAX86FA206Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Morgan Hill, CAThe pilot requested and received preflight weather briefings, twice, and was advised that VFR flight was not recommended. The flight departed and crashed into mountainous terrain that was obscured by adverse weather conditions. Witnesses reported that the…May 3, 1986 · N9309V · Destroyed NTSB LAX86LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Burbank, CAThe acft was landed nose low after flying the pattern with a flt control problem. The plt said he noticed the lack of elevator control during initial climb and came back in for a precautionary landing. The elevator was found to be inoperative due to a broken…Mar 19, 1986 · N9591M · Substantial damage NTSB OAK79FVG17Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20F · Sacramento, CAFeb 24, 1979 · N6939V · Substantial damage NTSB LAX77FA029Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech F-33A · Needles, CAMar 15, 1977 · N7307R · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB OAK76DVD37Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20F · Petaluma, CAMay 31, 1976 · N9205V · Substantial damage NTSB OAK76FVG71Accident · Minor injuriesClosedMooney M20F · Davis, CAMay 9, 1976 · N3528N · Destroyed NTSB OAK74DVA27Accident · Serious injuriesClosedMooney M20F · Turlock, CAOct 14, 1973 · N9366V · Destroyed NTSB LAX74AL017Accident · 3 fatalClosedMooney M20-F · Shoshone, CAAug 18, 1973 · N6311Q · Destroyed NTSB OAK74FVM05Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20F · Hollister, CAAug 8, 1973 · N9374V · Substantial damage NTSB LAX73FUM35Accident · Serious injuriesClosedMooney M20F · Camp Pndltn, CAJun 6, 1973 · N3518N · Destroyed NTSB LAX73AL046Accident · 4 fatalClosedMooney M20F · Temecula, CAMar 21, 1973 · N6317Q · Destroyed NTSB OAK73FVA02Accident · Serious injuriesClosedMooney M20F · Prether, CAJul 7, 1972 · N2925L · Destroyed NTSB OAK72DVA82Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M-20F · Piedra, CAJun 17, 1972 · N4093N · Substantial damage NTSB LAX72AL059Accident · 2 fatalClosedMooney M20F · Warner Spgs, CAMay 29, 1972 · N3412N · Destroyed NTSB OAK72DVM22Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M21F · Salinas, CAJan 24, 1972 · N3525X · Substantial damage NTSB OAK72AP024Accident · 3 fatalClosedMooney M20F · Five Points, CAJan 18, 1972 · N9603M · Destroyed NTSB OAK71DVG80Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20F · Pope Valley, CAMay 16, 1971 · N3525X · Substantial damage NTSB OAK71DVG48Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20F · Sacramento, CAJan 19, 1971 · N9395M · Destroyed NTSB LAX70FUG36Accident · Minor injuriesClosedMooney M20F · Victorville, CAJun 2, 1970 · N3412N · Substantial damage NTSB LAX70FUG05Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20F · Joshua Tree, CAFeb 6, 1970 · N9403V · Destroyed NTSB OAK70D0051Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20F · Oakland, CAJul 18, 1969 · N9059V · Substantial damage NTSB OAK70A0003Accident · 2 fatalClosedMooney M20F · Big Pine, CAJul 13, 1969 · N3533X · Destroyed NTSB OAK69D0273Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20F · Cutler, CAApr 8, 1969 · N9780M · Substantial damage NTSB OAK69A0040Accident · 1 fatalClosedMooney M20F · Danville, CADec 28, 1968 · N6458Q · Destroyed NTSB OAK69D0021Accident · Minor injuriesClosedMooney M20F · Lodi, CAMay 2, 1968 · N9613M · Substantial damage NTSB LAX68D0238Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20F · Corona, CADec 2, 1967 · N9613M · Substantial damage NTSB OAK68D0176Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20F · San Jose, CAAug 30, 1967 · N3291F · Substantial damage NTSB LAX67D0441Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M2OF · Taft, CAMay 4, 1967 · N3532X · Substantial damage NTSB LAX67F0110Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20C · Apple Valley, CASep 16, 1966 · N9289M · Substantial damage