NTSB investigations: Mooney M20J, FL
29 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Mooney M20J. 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
| 1981 | 1 |
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| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
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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\" = 'FL' 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 ('5870219'))
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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" = 'FL' 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 ('5870219'))
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NTSB ERA22FA095Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20J · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing was the pilot’s likely distraction due to the opening of the baggage door.NTSB ERA20FA101Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20J · Bartow, FLThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and subsequent aerodynamic stall and spin at low altitude due to a possible distraction in the cockpit for which the reason was undetermined.NTSB ERA20LA033Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20J · St. Augustine, FLA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB GAA17CA211Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Cedar Key, FLThe pilot’s failure to follow the manufacturer’s go-around procedure, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB ERA13LA374Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Marco Island, FLThe pilot’s improper pitch trim setting before takeoff, which resulted in the airplane’s rapid, nose-high pitch at takeoff and the pilot’s subsequent loss of control.NTSB ERA11CA212Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · St. Petersburg, FLThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing.NTSB MIA08FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Fort Myers, FLThe reason for this occurrence was not determined.NTSB MIA06LA058Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Fort Pierce, FLImproper magneto installation by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the magneto detaching from the engine and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB MIA04LA013Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Ocala, FLloss of engine power due to oil starvation for undetermined reasons, resulting in an in-flight collision with a fence during a forced landing.NTSB MIA02LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Lake Placid, FLThe failure of the pilot to perform a proper preflight inspection and his improper fuel tank selection for takeoff, resulting in a loss of engine power on takeoff due to fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft…NTSB MIA01LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20J · Deland, FLthe dual student's improper use of the brakes and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision which resulted in a loss of directional control and a subsequent ground swerve during which the aircraft exited the runway and collided with a runway sign.NTSB ATL00FA024Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Odessa, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain a safe altitude and his failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing. A factor was the utility pole.NTSB MIA99LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · St. Cloud, FLThe improper installation of the propeller by maintenance personnel resulting in fretting of the face of the propeller hub and fatigue failure of the No. 1 propeller blade. Also, the unsuitable terrain encountered during the descent for the forced landing.NTSB MIA99LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Orlando, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance while taxiing from landing resulting in the on-ground collision with the parked airplane. A factor in the accident was the intentional operation of the airplane by the pilot with known deficiencies in equipment…NTSB MIA98LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Daytona Beach, FLthe student's failure to maintain control of the airplane, and the CFI's inadequate supervision. A factor was that the CFI allowed the airplane's sink rate to get excessive during the approach.NTSB ATL98LA016Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Summerland Key, FLthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and failure to flare the airplane for landing. The gusty crosswind was a related factor.NTSB MIA95LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney 20J · St. Petersburg, FLThe failure of the No. 3 connecting rod bolt due to oil starvation for undetermined reasons. This resulted in a total loss of engine power, forced landing, and subsequent ditching.NTSB MIA94LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20-J · Apalachicola, FLThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind resulting in not maintaining alignment with the runway and the pilot's delay in aborting the landing. The crosswind was a factor.NTSB MIA94LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20-J · Daytona Beach, FLCollapse of the left main landing gear for unknown reasons.NTSB MIA89LA159Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Big Pine Key, FLThe pilot became spatially disoriented and was unable to maintain control of the aircraft. The light conditions (dark night) and weather (haze) were considered to be contributing factors.NTSB MIA88LA156Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20J · Perry, FLJacksonville center reported a loss of radar contact with the acft at approx 2133 EDT after it descended from its last assigned altitude of 6000 feet. The sole occupant and debris from the acft were found shortly thereafter. The results of an autopsy on the…NTSB MIA88FA127Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M-20J · Fernandina Bch, FLThe private pilot flew a flight that consumed about 31 gallons of fuel from a 31 gallon tank. The other fuel tank still had 31 gallons of fuel. The engine failed on base leg and the aircraft crashed in a wooded area. The pilot did not switch the fuel selector…NTSB MIA88LA060Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · St Theresa, FLWhile in cruise flt at 3000 ft south-southeast of st. Theresa, FL over the gulf of Mexico, the plt reported a total loss of power. Attempts to restart were unsuccessful. The acft was then ditched aprx 11 nautical miles & 146 degrees from st. Theresa, FL, near…NTSB MIA87LA249Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Macclenny, FLWhile en route at 8000', the eng lost power & the plt obtained vectors for an emerg landing at an arpt with a grass strip. Drg the roll-out, the left wing tip hit a hay wagon near the end of the rwy, then the acft veered & struck a hangar. An exam of the…NTSB MIA87FA187Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Merritt Island, FLAccording to witnesses, the plt performed a hasty preflt & an abbreviated run-up bfr taking off. After lift-off, the acft bgn a rgt turn, then rolled rapidly to the left & crossed over the extended rwy centerline twd a left downwind. Subsequently, it rolled…NTSB MIA86FA034Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Sarasota, FLWitnesses reported that shortly after takeoff from a touch and go landing the aircrafts engine sputtered and quit completely. As the pilot was attempting a forced landing the aircraft struck a tree causing the pilot to lose control. The aircraft struck the…NTSB MIA83FA093Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Tampa, FLThe accident occurred during an instrument takeoff in IMC. The sky was obscured & visibility zero. After lift-off the acft began to settle. The plt stated he aggravated the situation by advancing down trim which was his routine to establish a 5 deg climb…NTSB MIA82FA088Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M2OJ · Ormond Beach, FLThe non-instrument rated pilot had filed for an IFR climb to vfr-on-top. He took off after receiving a clearance to the bulli intersection with instructions to maintain 9000 ft, if not vfr-on-top by that altitude. At 1720 EST, the pilot transmitted that he…NTSB MIA81FA090Accident · 1 fatalClosedMooney M20J · St.Petersburg, FL