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NTSB investigations: Mooney M20F, 1982

13 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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NTSB NYC83LA038Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · North Caldwell, NYThe pilot stated that he encountered a fog bank while making a straight in landing at essex county airport. The pilot attempted to climb and still maintain visual contact with the ground, however the aircraft collided with a tree.Dec 3, 1982 · N6871V · Substantial damageNTSB ATL83LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Talladega, ALPilot forgot to extend landing gear.Nov 13, 1982 · N6861V · Substantial damageNTSB CHI82DA291Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172M · Strongsville, OHThe aircraft was on a local flight from an uncontrolled airport. The wind was from 320 deg at 11 KTS. During arrival, the pilot elected to make a straight-in landing on runway 36. At about the same time, a Cessna 172, N20374, was landing from a normal pattern…Aug 25, 1982 · N20374 · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB DEN82DA170Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportMooney M-20F · Arthur, NDThe pilot landed long and fast. The aircraft collided with an elevated roadbed, shearing off the landing gear.Aug 21, 1982 · N9066V · Substantial damageNTSB MIA82DA162Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMooney M20F · Orlando, FLThe pilot reported that rain had occurred on the previous night and there was water on the 2430 ft grass runway. He reported that during rotation, the aircraft hit the water and lost airspeed. Subsequently, the aircraft failed to gain sufficient altitude to…Aug 1, 1982 · N9109V · Substantial damageNTSB SEA82DA135Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMooney M20F · Sandy, ORAfter the engine was overhauled, the pilot and a mechanic took off on a test flight. During the takeoff climb the engine lost power and when force landed on soft terrain, the nose and right main landing gear collapsed. An examination revealed that the left…Jul 31, 1982 · N9707M · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Jul 3, 1982 · N6446Q · Substantial damageNTSB CHI82DA204Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMooney M20F · Plainwell, MIThe pilot reported that when he entered the traffic pattern, the radios did not work. He stated that he had his mind on this problem and did not put the gear down. Also, he reported that on downwind, the gear warning horn did not work, and subsequently, the…Jun 5, 1982 · N9577M · Substantial damageNTSB DEN82DA058Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMooney M20F · Crosby, NDThe pilot reported that the runway had a 6 to 7 ft snowbank on the left side of the runway and a 2 to 3 ft snowbank on the right side. Also, water was on the runway intermittently along the entire length. After landing, the plane started hydroplaning. As the…Apr 13, 1982 · N7446V · Substantial damageNTSB ATL82FA086Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20F · Mchenry, MDAt 0635 the plt received a wx briefing which included forecasted icing conditions along his route of flt. At 1215 received an updated briefing & was informed that IMC existed along his route of flt & VFR flt was not recommended. At 1536 he called & received…Mar 27, 1982 · N6896V · DestroyedNTSB SEA82DA039Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportMooney M20F · Maupin, ORThe pilot reported that the engine lost power during takeoff after he raised the gear and flaps. He stated that he lowered the nose and the stall warning buzzer sounded, but he was unable to obtain the necessary airspeed. He stated that the power began to…Mar 18, 1982 · N6879V · Substantial damageNTSB ATL82DA064Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMooney M20F · Belton, KYAfter leveling at 2500 ft, oil fumes were noted, but no abnormal indications were noted on the engine gauges. The pilot suspected oil had been spilled during a repair before takeoff. A short time later, the engine RPM began to increase & was adjusted by the…Mar 2, 1982 · N6318Q · Substantial damageNTSB MKC82FCQ08Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportMooney M20F · Cedar Vale, KSWhile landing on the previous flight, the propeller was damaged when it struck an electric fence. After the propeller was repaired, the pilot elected to takeoff at night. A mechanic stated that the pilot had removed all frost before takeoff. Witnesses stated…Jan 19, 1982 · N7761M · Destroyed