# NTSB investigations, TX: Fire/smoke (post-impact)

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA26FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA010.md): Beech C90 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Oct 12, 2025 · N291CC · Destroyed
  > On October 12, 2025, about 1334 central daylight time, a Beech C90, N291CC, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Fort Worth, Texas. The private pilot and pilot-rated passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14…
- [NTSB CEN25LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA097.md): Douglas A-20G · Laredo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Feb 16, 2025 · N747HS · Substantial damage
  > On February 16, 2025, about 1239 central standard time, a Douglas A-20G airplane, N747HS, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident in Laredo, Texas. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB CEN24LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA216.md): Air Tractor AT-402 · Perryton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 6, 2024 · N45123 · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a low-level turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control at too low of an altitude to recover.
- [NTSB CEN24FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA188.md): Cessna 150L · Godley, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 16, 2024 · N1701Q · Destroyed
  > The student pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while practicing a power-on stall, which resulted in an inadvertent spin at an altitude from which he was unable to recover.
- [NTSB CEN24FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA167.md): Vertical Aviation Technologies Hummingbird · Spring Branch, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 29, 2024 · N829SH · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and a subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN24LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA009.md): Ballonbau Wörner NL-STU/1000 · Crandall, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 10, 2023 · D-OGBL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command’s inadequate descent planning that resulted in the balloon contacting power lines shortly after landing and an explosion of hydrogen gas.
- [NTSB CEN23FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA173.md): Cessna 310D · Ennis, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 6, 2023 · N6798T · Destroyed
  > The partial loss of right engine power due to reduced fuel flow as a result of the contamination of the fuel screen.
- [NTSB CEN23FA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA125.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Port O'Connor, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Mar 7, 2023 · N494SH · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s initiation of the visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of helicopter control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s flicker vertigo during the flight.
- [NTSB CEN23LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA062.md): Mooney M20K · Addison, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 13, 2022 · N231GZ · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue failure of the engine’s camshaft gear teeth which resulted in a loss of all engine power. Contributing to the accident was the non-compliance with the engine manufacturer’s recommended service bulletin.
- [NTSB WPR22FA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA311.md): Smyth Sidewinder TD · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 20, 2022 · N60JV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inexperience with the airplane and inadequate takeoff procedures, which led to exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN22LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA163.md): Kitfox 7 · Crowell, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 31, 2022 · N789RB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during low-level flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control at an altitude too low to recover.
- [NTSB CEN20CA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA355.md): Cessna 182 · Odessa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 20, 2020 · N710NA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB GAA20CA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA033.md): Weatherly 620 · Fabens, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 17, 2019 · N9033T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power wires while maneuvering at a low altitude.
- [NTSB CEN19MA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19MA190.md): Textron B-300 · Addison, TX · Accident · 10 fatal · Class 2 · Major · Final report · Jun 30, 2019 · N534FF · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control following a reduction of thrust in the left engine during takeoff. The reason for the reduction in thrust could not be determined. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to conduct the airplane…
- [NTSB CEN19FA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA117.md): Air Tractor AT 502 · Harlingen, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 9, 2019 · N7314D · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines during low altitude flight operations. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to a sedating medication.
- [NTSB CEN18LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA213.md): Beech F33A · Uvalde, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2018 · N3291X · Destroyed
  > The loose oil filter, which resulted in oil starvation and a total loss of engine power in flight.
- [NTSB CEN18FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA116.md): Piper PA 31P · Laredo, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 2018 · N82605 · Destroyed
  > An engine malfunction for undetermined reasons and the subsequent loss of control, due to the pilot's improper decision to maneuver the airplane below minimum controllable airspeed and his improper response to the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN18LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA019.md): Air Tractor AT 502B · Olton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 24, 2017 · N502G · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering during the aerial application flight, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control at an altitude too low to recover.
- [NTSB GAA17CA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA365.md): Beech 58 · Ingleside, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2017 · N58SM · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inability to avoid a collision with an unauthorized vehicle on the runway during the landing roll and the truck driver’s decision to cross the runway in front of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN17LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA003.md): Beech C23 · Taylor, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 2016 · N9704L · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of debris obstructing the fuel strainer screen and corrosion of the fuel strainer bowl.
- [NTSB CEN16FA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA261.md): Piper PA 32R-300 · Houston, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2016 · N32KK · Destroyed
  > The 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 CEN15FA422](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA422.md): Pierce, Henry Bushby Mustang II · Granbury, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2015 · N929DS · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN15LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA357.md): Piper PA 30 · Clifton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 2015 · N7768Y · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during a precautionary landing following a total loss of power to one engine. The reason for the loss of engine power could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB CEN15FA287](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA287.md): Piper PA 24-250 · Quinlan, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2015 · N6168P · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following a loss of engine power during initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in the wing's critical angle-of-attack being exceeded and a subsequent aerodynamic stall. Also causal was the pilot's…
- [NTSB CEN15LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA247.md): Raytheon G36 · Horseshoe Bay, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 28, 2015 · N224TB · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to abort the takeoff after the partial loss of engine power before liftoff, and the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN15FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA032.md): Langston, Frederick L RV 4 · Boerne, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2014 · N70PM · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined, because post accident examination did not reveal any mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN14FA438](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA438.md): Cessna 414 · Bowie, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2014 · N127BC · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s incapacitation in flight as the result of a an acute cardiac event, which resulted in a loss of control and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14FA143.md): Hawker SEA Fury ISS 25 · Breckenridge, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2014 · N13HP · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s inadequate emergency response to a runaway propeller and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and stalling. The cause of the runaway propeller was undetermined.
- [NTSB CEN13CA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA430.md): Alvarez Marvin R Rans S-6S · Schertz, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 13, 2013 · N137AB · Destroyed
  > The noncertificated pilot's operation of the airplane, which resulted in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN13LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA097.md): North American T-28C · Moody, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 8, 2012 · N280JM · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN12FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA170.md): Mooney M20E · San Antonio, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2012 · N9224M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent overboost of the turbocharged engine during initial climb, which resulted in detonation and a partial loss of engine power followed by the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed and the instructor's delayed remedial action, which…
- [NTSB CEN12FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA043.md): Hawker Beechcraft 76 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2011 · N6018U · Substantial damage
  > The 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 CEN11LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA254.md): North American B25 · Encinal, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2011 · N747AF · Substantial damage
  > The co-pilot’s premature retraction of the landing gear during takeoff, which resulted in a gear collapse and impact with the runway surface.
- [NTSB CEN11CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA163.md): Mooney M20R · Cypress, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 29, 2011 · N64FM · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s delayed decision to execute a go-around.
- [NTSB CEN10FA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA291.md): Bell 222 · Midlothian, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2010 · N515MK · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of a swashplate drive pin as a result of hydrogen embrittlement due to an unknown source, which resulted in an in-flight breakup of the main rotor system during cruise flight.
- [NTSB CEN10FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA069.md): Beech A36 · Eagle Pass, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2009 · N1105N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue the approach below minimums without visual references, and subsequent collision with the perimeter fence/terrain.
- [NTSB CEN10LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA041.md): Wicks Air Center Hornet · Bonham, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2009 · N651WA · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control shortly after takeoff due to spatial disorientation in fog and/or low-level clouds.
- [NTSB CEN09FA601](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA601.md): Cessna T210 · Hilltop Lakes, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2009 · N9734Y · Destroyed
  > The loss of control of the airplane in dark night light conditions due to the pilot’s spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB CEN09IA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09IA294.md): Boeing 737 · Houston, TX · Incident · Minor injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 13, 2009 · N371SW · Minor damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent application of excessive braking after touchdown, which caused the right wheels to lock and several tires to blow and resulted in a subsequent brake fire.
- [NTSB CEN09FA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA115.md): Nanchang China CJ-6 · Justin, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 2009 · N99YK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering on approach, which resulted in an accelerated stall and subsequent loss of control.
- [NTSB DFW08LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA122.md): Robinson R44 · Bartlett, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2008 · N477SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain tail rotor clearance from terrain (embankment) during takeoff.
- [NTSB DFW08CA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA059.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Sheffield, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 27, 2008 · N743L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed while maneuvering which resulted in a stall.

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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" = '170' 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
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/170/sequence?state=TX

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