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 LAX98FA154Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Bakersfield, CAThe pilot's operation of the airplane at a speed well in excess of it's designed never exceed speed that resulted in elevator flutter and in-flight failure of the airplane. Turbulence and icing conditions were factors in the accident.NTSB SEA98IA044Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Klamath Falls, ORThe pilot's inadequate preflight which failed to detect water contaminated fuel that subsequently led to fuel icing at altitude, blockage of fuel lines which resulted in fuel starvation. A related factor was the dark night conditions.NTSB FTW98FA088Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Vernon, TXthe loss of control during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB CHI98LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Eden Prairie, MNthe pilot's improper decision to continue the approach beyond decision height, when he could not see the runway; and his attempt to land without being properly aligned on the runway. Factors relating to this accident were: darkness, fog and and runway lights.NTSB NYC98LA021Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Ocean City, NJThe pilot's failure to maintain sufficient altitude. Factors in the accident were the rain and fog.NTSB CHI98FA022Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Emporia, KSThe pilot's failure to maintain an altitude above the minimum descent altitude for the approach. Factors contributing to this accident were the low ceiling, rain, and fog.NTSB LAX97LA282Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Lakeport, CAthe pilot's inadequate preflight by failing to ensure that the fuel selector was positioned to a tank containing fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation, and a forced landing shortly after takeoff.NTSB LAX97LA085Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Van Nuys, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing rollout.NTSB ATL97LA009Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Amelia Island, FLinadequate maintenance/inspection, which resulted in a failure to detect and correct moisture contamination of the left magneto; and/or improper adjustment of the engine fuel pump output, which resulted in excessive fuel pressure.NTSB LAX96FA294Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Grand Canyon, AZdue to an in-flight loss of control resulting from a probable incapacitation for unknown reasons. The loss of control occurred while the aircraft was being flown in close proximity to a level 6 thunderstorm. The failure of the pilot to obtain current weather…NTSB NYC96LA122Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Danbury, CTthe safety pilot's raising of the flaps, while the airplane was at an inadequate airspeed during the aborted landing, which resulted in a stall, uncontrolled descent, and subsequent collision with parked airplanes.NTSB NYC96LA087Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · West Milford, NJloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain and subsequent collision with trees.NTSB FTW96FA091Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Laredo, TXThe pilot's loss of aircraft control. A factor was the dark night conditions.NTSB ATL96LA005Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Dalton, GAOil starvation for an unknown reason, which resulted in progressive connecting rod failure and subsequent loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavoable weather and light conditions (low ceiling and fog at dusk), which hampered…NTSB SEA95LA190Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Roundup, MTan engine failure due to foreign object ingestion into the oil pump. A ruptured oil inlet screen contributed to the accident.NTSB NYC95LA085Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Tangier Island, VAThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance which resulted in an inflight collision with a tree. Contributing factors are a crosswind and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his inadequate compensation for wind conditionsNTSB CHI95LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Minneapolis, MNthe pilot's misjudging of distance and airspeed during the approach to landing which resulted in an overrun. Factors associated with the accident were the separation of the exhaust pipe and the pilot's not understanding communications from the air traffic…NTSB NYC94FA082Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Swanton, OHFailure of an engine cylinder which resulted in the loss of engine power and the pilot's failure to establish the proper descent path to an airport that was within the glide distance of the airplane. A factor was the overgross weight condition of the airplane.NTSB LAX94FA217Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Ventura, CAFailure of the flight crew to maintain control of the airplane in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), due to spatial disorientation. A factor related to the accident was: the first pilot's overconfidence in his ability to assure control of the…NTSB SEA94FA060Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Applegate, ORPoor in-flight planning/decision and icing conditions. Factors to the accident were: selected flight into known adverse weather, dark night, and mountainous terrain.NTSB LAX94FA278Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · June Lake, CAThe pilot allowed the airplane to exceed its design limits (airspeed and/or stress limits) after inadvertently entering a descent. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness (night or late dusk), the pilot's failure to assure adequate…NTSB NYC94FA025Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Blue Ash, OHThe pilot's inadequate inflight decision to conduct flight into known icing conditions and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors were icing conditions and the pilot's failure to follow the preflight briefing…NTSB CHI93FAMS4Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportMooney M20K · Hobart, INundetermined.NTSB BFO93LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Orange, VAWater contamination in the fuel, and inadequate preflight inspection.NTSB BFO92FA152Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Weston, WVTotal loss of engine power due to the inadequate torque of the no. 1 cylinder attach bolts and studs, fatique failure of the bolts/studs, and separation of the no. 1 cylinder. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and hilly terrain, which were…NTSB CHI92FA195Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Oconto Falls, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from obstructions during a low pass.NTSB SEA92LA119Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Stanley, IDThe failure of the pilot to maintain runway alignment and his loss of directional control during takeoff ground roll, resulting in a swerve off the 150 ft wide runway and impact with a fence. Factors relating to the accident were the lack of runway lights,…NTSB NYC92FA061Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Wheeling, WVThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and his improper handling of the aircraft which resulted in an inadvertent stall at an altitude insufficient for proper recovery. A factor related to the accident was icing conditions which resulted in airframe ice.NTSB CHI91LA283Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Burlington, WIThe pilot's exceeding the airplane's licensed gross weight and the pilot's improper preflight planning and preparation.NTSB SEA91LA176Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20K · Mccall, IDAn on ground collision with an animal during the landing roll. A factor to the accident was: a dark night condition.NTSB CHI91LA071Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Fayette, MOThe failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane. Factors were the pilot's overconfidence in his personal ability, and flight into known adverse weather.NTSB NYC91FA058Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Gallipolis, OHThe pilot allowed the speed of the airplane to get too slow, resulting in an inadvertant stall at too low an altitude to allow recovery. A factor relating to the accident was the pilot's trepidation about a successful landing because of the weather.NTSB LAX91LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Tucson, AZBoth pilots used poor visual lookout procedures.NTSB LAX91FA001Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Flagstaff, AZThe pilot's decision to operate the aircraft with a known discrepancy; inadequate maintenance procedures; and the pilot's inflight loss of control due to smoke and fumes in the cockpit.NTSB SEA90FA066Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Carson City, NVThe pilot failed to maintain airspeed during takeoff. A contributing factor was the high density altitude.NTSB MIA90LA065Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20K-231 · Winter Haven, FLThe pilot in command failed to properly pre-flight the airplane and assure that an adequate fuel supply was onboard to complete the intended flight. This resulted in an engine failure due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB NYC90LA064Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20-K · Gibsonia, PAThe collision with rods in the field as the pilot was attempting a forced landing after a complete engine failure.NTSB NYC90LA053Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20 · Brogue, PAOff airport landing due to an engine power loss due to failure of the no. 2 crankshaft bearing.NTSB SEA89FA050Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Incline Village, NVThe pilot's improper use of the fuel system when troubleshooting surging fuel pressure. A contributing factor was snow conditions which impaired the pilot's ability to make a proper forced landing.NTSB MKC89LA053Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20 · Malmo, MNThe pilot's inadvertent VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), which resulted in his loss of aircraft control, due spatial disorientation. A related factor to the accident was: the adverse weather condition.NTSB NYC89FA032Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Holden, MAInflight loss of control due to spatial disorientation and contact with trees prior to regaining control after the pilot experienced an unknown problem with the autopilot. Contributing was the lack of recent night experience.NTSB CHI88FAMS2Accident · Serious injuriesMissing aircraftFinal reportMooney M20K · Racine, WIEngine failure due to fuel starvation.NTSB DEN88LA143Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M-20K · Gunnison, CONTSB FTW88FA114Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 172P · Houston, TXMooney N231QB was involved in a midair collision with Cessna N96957 while both aircraft were landing at the uncontrolled west Houston-lakeside airport. The Mooney aircraft was returning on a straight-in approach. The pilots of the Cessna aircraft were in the…NTSB NYC88FA042Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Danby, VTThe pilot was on a VFR cross country flight when the aircraft descended rapidly and collided with trees. Several witnesses reported hearing extensive engine surges. Witnesses reported seeing the acft maneuvering in a highly erratic manner, then begin a nose…NTSB DEN87FA148Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Broomfield, CODrg takeoff, the baggage door (bd) came open. Twr psnl advised the plt, but recd no discernible reply. At aprx 100' AGL,the acft pitched up & rolled left, then entered a steep dscnt & crashed aprx 500' left of the rwy. Except for the bd, nopreimpact mech…NTSB LAX87FA198Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Long Beach, CAOn 4/28/87, after a flt from Long Beach to las vegas, the plt requested the left wing tank be svcd with 15 gal of fuel; no fuel was added to the rgt tank. Two days later, the plt took off on the return flt. Drg arrival at Long Beach, he was vectored for an…NTSB NYC86FA133Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · West Milford, NJWhile on an IFR flight the aircraft entered an area of thunderstorms, lost control of the aircraft and crashed. In an attempt to circumnavigate the storms the plt inadvertently entered a storm and collided with the ground in an uncontrolled descent. The plts…NTSB SEA86FA033Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Des Moines, WAThe weather briefer informed the pilot that VFR was not recommended due to current/forecast condtions. The non instrument rated pilot then filed a VFR flight plan responding that he was IFR rated and would file inflight if necessary. Witnesses reported…NTSB ATL86FA041Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Langhorne, PAAcft collided with marked but unlighted transmission lines 670 ft fm rwy threshold. The lines are 81 ft above the threshold elevation and are marked but unlighted. They are also 1193 ft from the displaced threshold. The pilot did not have a current medical or…