NTSB investigations, TX
31 cases where the sequence of events included Dragged wing/rotor/float/other.
Cases per year
| 2009 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 3 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 3 |
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\" = '093' 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" = '093' 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 WPR26LA278Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNeuberg Bill Glastar · Wills Point, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing with a right crosswind, which resulted in the airplane’s impact with terrain.NTSB CEN26LA157Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182 · Houston, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing in gusty wind conditions.NTSB CEN26LA153Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R66 · Arlington, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from terrain during the hover taxi.NTSB CEN25LA122Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna 208B · Dallas, TXOn March 14, 2025, about 0738 central daylight time, a Cessna 208B airplane, N9471B, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Dallas, Texas. The pilot was not injured. The airplane…NTSB CEN24LA371Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210-5(205) · Bryan, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing.NTSB CEN24LA171Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Champion 7ECA · Lakeport, TXThe student pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the final approach, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.NTSB CEN24LA090Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Lampasas, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN24LA016Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Denton, TXThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a tailwind.NTSB CEN23LA386Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSilverlight AR-1 · Granbury, TXThe pilot’s improper takeoff procedure which resulted in a loss of control during takeoff.NTSB CEN22LA386Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Onalaska, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff from a lake in gusting wind conditions.NTSB CEN22LA198Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · Port Bolivar, TXThe pilot’s failure to attain a proper soft field takeoff pitch attitude during takeoff that resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a canal.NTSB GAA17CA419Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Fort Worth, TXThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and a propeller strike.NTSB GAA17CA068Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MX7 · Port Aransas, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing with a crosswind.NTSB GAA17CA050Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 305 · Llano, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in cross wind conditions.NTSB CEN16LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeronca O-58B · Bulverde, TXThe failure of the left main landing gear wheel casting due to fatigue, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN15CA134Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MX 7-180 · Georgetown, TXThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.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 CEN14TA116Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportAutogyro Mtosport · Spring, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain the gyroplane’s rotor control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN13CA445Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Burnet, TXThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CEN13CA407Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Weslaco, TXThe pilot receiving instruction failed to compensate for the crosswind condition during landing, and the flight instructor's delayed corrective action.NTSB CEN13CA162Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A60 · Abilene, TXThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.NTSB CEN12CA643Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Slaton, TXThe pilot’s misalignment of the helicopter during landing, which resulted in the helicopter’s fall from a raised platform.NTSB CEN12CA292Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRisher Jimmy E Vans Aircraft RV-8 · Pecos, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.NTSB CEN12FA043Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportHawker Beechcraft 76 · Fort Worth, TXThe flight instructor's failure to maintain airspeed above the air minimum control airspeed (Vmca), which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the instructor's failure to follow published procedures to…NTSB CEN11CA689Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper J3L-65 · Gainesville, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN11LA251Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 425 · Canadian, TXThe pilot’s continuation of the approach with excessive airspeed, which resulted in a hard landing and a loss of directional control.NTSB CEN11LA162Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA24 · Huntsville, TXThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection to ensure the main tanks were full, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN11CA155Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna R182 · Houston, TXThe failure of the landing gear to fully extend and lock in the down position due to the inoperative electric pump motor.NTSB CEN11CA019Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 195 · Midland, TXThe private pilot’s loss of control during the landing roll and the certificated flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop.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 CEN09CA184Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMarrero Andres Starduster · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's loss of control during take off. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind component.