NTSB investigations: Mooney M20K
183 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Mooney M20K. 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 CEN11CA196Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20K · Urbana, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the go-around.NTSB ERA09LA528Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Farmville, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.NTSB ERA09CA508Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney 231 · Charlottesville, VAThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and lack of familiarity with the airport diagram, which resulted in a runway excursion onto a grassy area.NTSB SEA08CA202Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20K · Trinity Center, CAThe complete loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of a leak in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the rough terrain the airplane encountered during the forced landing.NTSB LAX08CA247Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20K · Chehalis, WAThe pilot's failure to lower the landing gear, resulting in a gear up landing.NTSB CHI08CA178Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20K · Howell, MIThe collision with a deer during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the dusk light condition.NTSB CHI08CA163Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20K · New Philadelphi, OHThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.NTSB NYC08FA039Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Maine, NYThe pilot's spatial disorientation, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent collision with trees.NTSB MIA08FA010Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Panama City, FLThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel contamination. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to recent cocaine use.NTSB CHI07LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Fort Wayne, INA total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of one of the number two cylinder connecting rod bolts.NTSB SEA07LA079Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Marysville, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain a proper glidepath while on final approach and his failure to maintain clearance, which resulted in an undershoot and subsequent collision with the runway's approach light standards. A factor was the approach light…NTSB DEN07CA070Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20K · Ingalls, KSThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making, and failure to refuel while en route, resulting in loss of engine power during cruise due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the poor weather at the pilot's destination.NTSB LAX06CA199Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20K · Fresno, CAThe pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing that resulted in a porpoise.NTSB DFW06FA110Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Columbus, MSThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the pilot's improper decision to forgo suitable forced landing opportunities in an attempt to return to the airport.NTSB SEA06FA038Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · North Plains, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering for a forced landing, resulting in a stall-spin and uncontrolled descent to ground impact. A contributing factor was the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion resulting from the pilot's…NTSB NYC06CA006Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20K · Ithaca, NYThe pilot's failure to comply with the published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees.NTSB CHI05CA170Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20K · Kennett, MOThe fuel starvation, inadequate preflight planning and preparation, and inadequate in-flight planning/decision by the pilot.NTSB DEN05LA139Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Englewood, COthe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane and the pilot's improper use of unusual attitude recovery procedure. Contributing factors were the failure of the HSI and the clouds.NTSB SEA05LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Roseburg, ORA fractured piston pin that resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing. Factors include rough/uneven mountainous terrain.NTSB NYC04LA191Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Edgartown, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while performing maneuvers to land, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. A factor was the gusting wind conditions.NTSB DEN04CA117Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20K · Jackson Hole, WYthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a stall/mush. Contributing factors include the windshear, the crosswind and the runway light.NTSB DEN04FA079Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Pinedale, WYThe pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering. Contributing factors were the downdraft, the snow shower weather and mountainous terrain.NTSB LAX04FA162Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Los Angeles, CAThe pilot's loss of airplane control while maneuvering due to spatial disorientation. Contributing factors were the low ceiling, reduced visibility (fog), and the pilot's lack of instrument flying currency. An additional factor was the failure of air traffic…NTSB MIA04LA050Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Immokalee, FLA loss of engine power due to the airplane mechanic's improper maintenance/installation and failure to ensure that the B-nut on the inlet side of the fuel manifold was properly tightened, which resulted in a fuel leak, and fuel starvation.NTSB LAX04LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · San Diego, CAthe pilot's failure to configure the airplane properly for the go-around which resulted in degraded climb performance, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The tailwind was a contributing factor.NTSB DEN04LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Grand Junction, COthe pilot's improper flare and his failure to maintain airspeed resulting in a stall and hard landing.NTSB ATL04LA017Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Carrollton, GAA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX03LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Novato, CAThe pilot's decision to attempt VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions during the dark early morning takeoff, which resulted in spatial disorientation and lead to a collision with trees off the departure end of the runway.NTSB IAD03LA073Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Chesterfield, VAThe loss of engine power due to the fatigue fracture of the #2 cylinder head. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB DEN03LA086Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Colorado Sprngs, COthe pilot's improper decision to land in the reported crosswind conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the crosswind, rough terrain, airport stop sign, and fence.NTSB NYC03LA083Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · West Milford, NJThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control. Factors in the accident were the crosswind and landing at night.NTSB MIA03LA049Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Myrtle Beach, SCA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB DEN03LA024Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Eagle, COthe pilot's failure to remove protective coverings from the engine air scoops during the preflight inspection, resulting in air starvation and a loss of engine power shortly after takeoff. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced…NTSB SEA03LA003Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Rexburg, IDThe pilot's failure to perform a go-around once it became evident that his remedial action was not adequate to overcome the porpoise/pilot-induced oscillation that occurred during the landing flare. Factors include the pilot's inadvertent repeated…NTSB FTW03LA007Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Port Sulphur, LAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees during an attempted go-around. A factor was the wet runway condition.NTSB CHI01LA310Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Croswell, MIThe pilots failure to abort the takeoff. Factors were the pole and the trees.NTSB DEN01LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Bountiful, UTthe failure of the airplane's electrical system for an undetermined reason, which resulted in the collapse of the left main gear on landing.NTSB CHI01LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · New Hudson, MIInadequate preflight planning/preparation which resulted in an adequate fuel supply for the flight and subsequently in fuel starvation. A factor associated with the accident was the steep bank which the airplane contacted during the forced landing.NTSB DEN01FA027Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Ogden, UTthe pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into IMC, which resulted in a collision with mountainous terrain. Contributing factors were the blowing snow, turbulence, dark night light conditions, and pilot fatigue due to the long flight day.NTSB NYC01FA040Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Rixford, PAThe pilot's loss of control of the airplane while maneuvering. Factors included low ceilings and the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience.NTSB SEA01LA004Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Monroe, WAOil Pump drive gear shaft separated in shear. A collision with a tree stump during the landing roll was a factor.NTSB DEN00FA141Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Cheyenne, WYthe airplane's in-flight collision with hilly terrain for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW00LA191Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Godley, TXThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his delay in aborting the takeoff.NTSB IAD00LA047Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Grt Barrington, MAThe pilot's failure to perform a go around and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing. Factors in the accident were the pilot's s failure to maintain the proper glide path and to reach the proper touchdown point.NTSB SEA00FA039Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Pendleton, ORThe pilot's failure to adequately remove ice and snow from the airplane. A contributing factor was the pilot's inability to maintain control during climb due to degradation of the airplane's aerodynamic performance.NTSB FTW00LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Tyler, TXThe failure of the crankshaft drive gear as a result of fatigue, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB FTW00FA053Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Mcalester, OKThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors were the pilot's impairment (drugs), the deployed right speed brake, and the night conditions.NTSB DEN99LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Medicine Bow, WYA fluctuating turbine inlet temperature and resulting loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were the rough, unsuitable terrain on which to make a forced landing.NTSB NYC99FA071Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Counts, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane.NTSB LAX99LA065Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Delano, CAThe fatigue failure and separation of the oil pump drive from the accessory gear section, which induced an oil starvation failure of the engine. The fatigue failure of the oil pump drive gear was caused by improper machining of the gear's fillet radius during…