NTSB investigations: Mooney M20F, TX
19 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.
Cases per year
| 1968 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
Where
Latest cases
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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.\"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 ('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" = '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 ('5870214'))
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 GAA18CA233Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20F · Bulberde, TXThe pilot’s unstabilized approach, which resulted in the airplane landing long and fast, and the pilot’s subsequent decision to steer the airplane off the side of the runway to avoid a runway overrun.NTSB GAA16CA218Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20 · Plano, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the aborted landing in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with a fence.NTSB CEN10CA347Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20F · Lubbock, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain control during a go-around.NTSB DFW05LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Fabens, TXThe loss of engine power as a result of the failure of a connecting rod due to oil starvation/exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW03LA188Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Kerrville, TXThe loss of engine power due to the failure of the number three cylinder as the result of undertorqued cylinder bolts. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW02LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Grapeland, TXThe loss of engine power due to the #2 connecting rod cap separating from the connecting rod. A contributing factor was the limited forward visibility due to oil on the windscreen.NTSB FTW00LA127Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Tomball, TXEngine seizure due to the rupture of an oil cooler line.NTSB FTW98LA018Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · College Station, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-around. Factors were :the pilot's premature retraction of the flaps, his lack of total experience in the airplane, the dark night illumination, pilot fatigue, and pressure induced by the passengers to…NTSB FTW90LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20F · Aledo, TXInadequate preflight planning/preparation, in as much as the performance data was not used by the pilot in command. Factors were the high density altitude, inadequate airspeed, and premature liftoff.NTSB FTW87LA003Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Kerrville, TXDrg the initial climb after takeoff, the eng lost power & the plt made a gear up lndg. A post acdnt exam revealed the eng intake air supply was blocked off by a ball of paper that had gotten into the open ram air intake valve. This resulted in the loss of…NTSB FTW82DA270Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMooney M20F · Wimberley, TXThe pilot stated that during a landing, the touchdown was made near the intended point, but the aircraft did not decelerate as rapidly as expected. He also stated that heavy braking was initiated, but by then it became evident that the aircraft could not be…NTSB FTW81FA126Accident · 2 fatalClosedMooney M20F · Muleshoe, TXNTSB FTW81FPD27Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20F · Fort Worth, TXNTSB FTW80FA107Accident · 2 fatalClosedMooney M20F · Fredricksburg, TXNTSB FTW76FPA17Accident · Minor injuriesClosedMooney M20F · Waco, TXNTSB FTW74DQG54Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20F · Amarillo, TXNTSB FTW74FQG47Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20F · Slaton, TXNTSB FTW69D0360Accident · No injuriesClosedMooney M20F · Plano, TXNTSB FTW68A0093Accident · 4 fatalClosedMooney M20F · Dallas, TX