NTSB investigations: Mooney M20J, 2003
10 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
| 1977 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 13 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 3 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 6 |
Where
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Query with SQL
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2003
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'))
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 year(c."eventDate") = 2003
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'))
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 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 DEN04FA003Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Grantsville, UTthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual outlook during low level flight maneuvers that resulted in a collision with terrain. A contributing factor was the pilot's attention being diverted.NTSB MIA03LA182Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Atlantic OceanPilot incapacitation due to a cardiovascular event which led to loss of control and subsequent impact with water.NTSB DEN03LA122Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Leadville, COthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and his failure to attain adequate airspeed resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush. Contributing factors were the wind shear, runway light, fence post, and unsuitable terrain.NTSB SEA03LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20-J · Renton, WAIn-flight failure of the electric landing gear motor during the initial takeoff climb.NTSB NYC03LA145Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · De Lancey, NYThe pilot's delayed decision to perform an aborted takeoff, which did not allow for sufficient room to stop. A factor was the grass runway.NTSB LAX03CA203Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20J · Lincoln, CAThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.NTSB NYC03LA130Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Montauk, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor in this accident was the crosswind condition.NTSB CHI03FA080Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Tower, MIThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during cruise flight. A factor to the accident was the clouds and night conditions.NTSB FTW03LA092Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · New Orleans, LAThe loss of engine power as a result of the separation of the magneto assembly due to inadequate maintenance by unknown personnel. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.