NTSB investigations, TX
44 cases where the sequence of events included Aircraft maintenance event.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 2 |
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| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
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 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\" = '040' 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" = '040' 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 CEN25LA100Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Breckenridge, TXThe mechanic’s failure to properly install the throttle cable hardware resulting in a separation of the cable and loss of engine throttle control.NTSB CEN25LA077Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Addison, TXA partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to the partial blockage of the fuel diaphragm metering stem and the No. 1 cylinder fuel injector nozzle. Contributing to the accident was maintenance that allowed the introduction of debris that resulted in…NTSB CEN24LA271Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 600N · Eagle Lake, TXThe operator’s improper installation of the fuel system, which resulted in fuel starvation, a loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN24LA200Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Taylor, TXA partial loss of engine power due to an incorrect carburetor air inlet hose, which led to a reduction in air flow to the engine.NTSB CEN23LA246Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · College Station, TXThe mechanic’s failure to properly secure the oil suction screen plug during recent maintenance, which resulted in an oil leak and subsequent loss of engine power due to oil starvation.NTSB CEN22LA344Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Dallas, TXMaintenance personnel’s inadequate maintenance of the magneto, which resulted in a loss of engine ignition, a loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB CEN22LA322Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAero Commander 112 · Granbury, TXThe loss of engine power due to metal contamination within the cylinder following poor maintenance.NTSB CEN22LA233Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Amarillo, TXThe loss of engine power due to a leak in the fuel control assembly. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance of the fuel control assembly.NTSB CEN21LA326Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGary James Lail Zenith CH 750 Cruzer · Blossom, TXThe improper swaging of the rudder control cable, which disconnected during flight and resulted in the loss of control.NTSB CEN21LA267Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A-1 · Roanoke, TXInadequate maintenance of the brake system which resulted in the caliper binding closed and the subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN21LA243Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPhillips Ralph W Vans RV8 · San Angelo, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the installation of a reduced flow fitting in the fuel line to the carburetor by maintenance personnel.NTSB CEN21LA031Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Buda, TXAn improperly torqued oil line fitting during an engine overhaul, which resulted in oil exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN19FA109Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAerospatiale AS350 · Montgomery, TXMaintenance personnel's failure to properly re-install and secure a fuel line, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA18LA270Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMaule M7 · Floresville, TXThe separation of the left inboard main landing gear (MLG) attachment bolt due to insufficient torque, which resulted in the collapse of the left MLG.NTSB CEN18TA330Accident · No injuriesFinal reportPiper J3C · Friendswood, TXThe pilot's decision to conduct a flight in an airplane that had a tailwheel with degraded locking pins, which allowed the tailwheel to unlock and swivel out of alignment and precluded the pilot from regaining directional control on the ground during a…NTSB CEN18LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech V35 · Katy, TXMaintenance personnel’s failure to remove a paper towel from the engine during recent maintenance, which resulted in oil starvation, the failure of a connecting rod, and a catastrophic engine failure and subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN18LA084Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Abilene, TXMaintenance personnel’s improper maintenance of the engine, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure due the shifting/slipping of the No. 2 bearing and the subsequent oil starvation and total loss of engine power during cruise flight.NTSB CEN17LA351Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340 · McKinney, TXThe failure of the bell crank pivot bolt which resulted in the left main landing gear collapse. Contributing to the accident was the lack of landing gear inspections in accordance with the airplane manufacturer's maintenance manuals.NTSB CEN17FA139Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Stonewall, TXThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point following a loss of engine power and his inability to stop the airplane on the short, soft runway. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance of the airplane by the owner and the mechanic…NTSB GAA16LA182Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHughes 369 · Weatherford, TXThe pilot/mechanic's inadequate postmaintenance and preflight inspections, which resulted in his failure to remove the antitorque pedal lock and a subsequent loss of control during hover operations.NTSB GAA15CA242Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305A · Midlothian, TXThe failure of the brake line tubing for the right main landing gear brake, due to a non-standard method used to secure the brake line, which resulted in a loss of control during landing, and a ground loop.NTSB CEN15LA336Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Austin, TXA total loss of engine power due to an excessively rich fuel mixture as a result of the improper adjustment of the fuel pump aneroid.NTSB CEN15LA329Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportO'Dell Aeromaster · Sulphur Springs, TXA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postimpact damage precluded a thorough examination of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain control following the loss of engine power,…NTSB CEN15CA324Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero Commander 100 · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's improper decision to attempt flight with an unairworthy airplane and improper starting procedure that resulted in an uncontrolled takeoff without the pilot aboard. Contributing was the inoperative airplane battery/engine starter.NTSB CEN15LA298Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Houston, TXMaintenance personnel's improper installation of the propeller governor, which resulted in damage to the governor drive gear and its subsequent failure and a subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB CEN15FA269Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportGrumman American Avn. AA-5 · Fredericksburg, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a partial loss of engine power during initial climb, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Also causal was the mechanic's…NTSB CEN15LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 602 · Slaton, TXMaintenance personnel’s improper installation of the engine data monitor (EDM), which was not in accordance with the supplemental type certificate instructions and resulted in engine warning indications and the pilot’s subsequent reaction to the warning…NTSB CEN14CA310Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 421A · Dallas, TXThe improper rigging of the landing gear by maintenance personnel, which resulted in the landing gear collapse.NTSB CEN13LA283Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT-302 · Winnie, TXThe improper decision by the pilot to attempt a flight with a known fuel system-related maintenance discrepancy, which resulted in a fuel imbalance and subsequent fuel starvation during an approach to an alternate airport with a rough field. Contributing to…NTSB CEN13FA075Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 369 · Childress, TXThe improper maintenance of the helicopter fuel system that resulted in erroneous fuel gauge indications and the pilot’s inadequate fuel management, both of which resulted in fuel exhaustion during a long-line hover. Also causal was the lack of company…NTSB CEN13LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · La Grange, TXThe total loss of engine power due to the loss of oil to the engine. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the engine oil filter adaptor, which resulted in the loss of oil to the engine.NTSB CEN12FA425Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28RT-201 · Mesquite, TXThe failure of the right landing gear to fully extend, due to a combination of corrosion, inadequate lubrication, and a misadjusted gear-down limit switch. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to perform the emergency landing gear extension…NTSB CEN12LA253Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBumford-Royer Christen Eagle II · Pearland, TXA loose B nut on the fuel inlet line due to maintenance personnel’s application of insufficient torque on the nut at an unknown time, which resulted in a fuel leak and a subsequent total loss of engine power during initial climb.NTSB CEN12LA220Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Addison, TXMaintenance personnel’s improper maintenance, which resulted in the incorrect wiring of the No. 1 alternator and a subsequent electrical system fire during taxi. Contributing to the accident was the airplane manufacturer's inadequate maintenance documentation…NTSB CEN12LA120Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportContinental Copters 47G2 · Lohn, TXThe improper installation of the tail rotor gearbox by maintenance personnel, which led to accelerated wear of the ring and pinion gears, resulting in the loss of tail rotor effectiveness and subsequent forced landing.NTSB CEN11LA558Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper Aerostar 601P · Alpine, TXThe pilot’s improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to fly the airplane with a known mechanical deficiency.NTSB CEN11LA327Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Chico, TXThe mechanic's improper installation of the turbocharger's exhaust balance system, which resulted in an in-flight fire.NTSB CEN11CA059Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHawker MK-20 Sea Fury · Breakenridge, TXThe improperly adjusted brakes and the pilot's failure to lock the tailwheel, resulting in a loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to continue flying the airplane with a known brake deficiency.NTSB CEN10LA279Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThunderbird TOP DOG UL · Luling, TXPoor engine performance due to the modified engine parameters and installation of the fuel nozzles which produced a lean fuel condition resulting in decreased aircraft performance and subsequent impact with the trees.NTSB CEN10FA107Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2002 · Waxahachie, TXA loss of aircraft control while maneuvering for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09IA578Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 421 · Sugar Land, TXThe improper installation of the pitch trim cable which resulted in it making improper contact with a guard pin that led to the fatigue failure of the cable.NTSB CEN09CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Mineral Wells, TXThe failure of the airframe and power plant mechanic to ensure proper lubrication of wire cables in the landing gear system during the annual inspection which precluded safe operation of the landing gear system.NTSB DFW08LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Uvalde, TXA total loss of engine power due to the improper use of unauthorized replacement parts in the engine and repeated operation of the engine in an over-temperature condition.NTSB DFW08LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-36-285 · Petersburg, TXA partial loss of engine power due to the substandard and incomplete maintenance of the engine.