NTSB investigations, TX
22 cases where the sequence of events included Preflight or dispatch event.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
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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 c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'TX' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.\"tier2Number\" = '030' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE \"isDefiningEvent\"))
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 c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'TX' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '030' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent")) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
Run 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 CEN25LA199Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · Mineral Wells, TXThe pilot’s improper fuel tank selection prior to takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the airplane checklist.NTSB CEN23LA424Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPowrachute Pegasus · Caddo Mills, TXThe pilot’s inadequate rolling preflight, which resulted in a loss of directional control in flight and subsequent collision with an object during landing.NTSB CEN22LA189Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRaytheon A36 · Blanket, TXThe pilot’s failure to properly manage fuel while enroute, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB CEN22LA068Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCHR International Safari 400 · McKinney, TXThe pilot did not remove the cyclic control lock during preflight, which resulted in a loss of control during the initial hover.NTSB CEN20CA146Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPitts S2 · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel level, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN19LA173Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportJust Highlander · Quinlan, TXThe pilot's decision to depart with minimal runway available and his improper soft-field takeoff procedure, which resulted in impact with trees due to a slow airspeed and settling effect during climb out.NTSB CEN18FA336Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Rhome, TXThe pilot's inadequate maintenance of the airplane, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation when organic debris restricted available fuel to the carburetor, and the pilot's impairment due to the ingestion of alcohol, which…NTSB GAA17CA252Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MX7 · Floydada, TXThe pilot's decision to fly into and land at an area of known widespread high gusting wind, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB CEN16FA261Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 32R-300 · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed after becoming distracted by the open baggage door while operating in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall at…NTSB GAA16CA290Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R66 · Beaumont, TXThe non-pilot owner's decision to start the helicopter while awaiting the pilot's arrival, which resulted in a loss of yaw control and a rollover.NTSB GAA16CA227Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Champion 8GCBC · Plainview, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during gusty wind conditions. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot's exceedance of the maximum crosswind component during takeoff.NTSB GAA16CA020Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Jasper, TXThe pilot's improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and ditching the airplane in a lake.NTSB CEN14LA347Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172H · Baytown, TXThe pilot’s failure to verify the fuel onboard before the flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN13LA099Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom F-28C · Abilene, TXThe flight instructor's failure to conduct an autorotation following the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the flight instructor and the student pilot to visually check fuel levels to ensure adequate…NTSB CEN10CA104Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Fredericksburg, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, and his failure to properly execute a go-around.NTSB CEN10CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule M-4-220C · Pearsall, TXA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning.NTSB CEN10FA007Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 100 · Aurora, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management.NTSB CEN09FA601Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210 · Hilltop Lakes, TXThe loss of control of the airplane in dark night light conditions due to the pilot’s spatial disorientation.NTSB CEN09CA342Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech S35 · Decatur, TXBoth pilots' inadequate preflight inspection and failure to identify the presence of dirt and insect larvae in the pitot tube, and the owner-pilot's attempt to turn off the runway and onto the taxiway at an excessive speed during the aborted takeoff.NTSB CEN09LA330Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFrey FLY Baby · Keller, TXA partial loss of engine power due to an obstruction of the air intake, as reported by the pilot. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's insufficient preflight inspection.NTSB CEN09CA245Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · Granger, TXA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to visually verify that sufficient fuel was on board prior to flight.NTSB DFW08CA193Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Rockport, TXThe pilot's failure to complete all cockpit checklist items prior to takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to properly configure the landing gear switch.