# NTSB investigations, TX: Ground collision

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 CEN26LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA145.md): Classic Waco YMF · Galveston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 24, 2026 · N43000 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The biplane pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout while taxiing, which included the failure to perform S-turns to compensate for limited forward visibility.
- [NTSB CEN26LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA103.md): Beech V35B · Odessa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Feb 1, 2026 · N95AB · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > On February 1, 2026, about 1430 central standard time, a Beech V35B, N9AB, and a Piper PA28-140, N6780W, were substantially damaged when they were involved in an accident near Odessa, Texas. None of the occupants, 2 in each airplane, were injured. Both…
- [NTSB CEN26LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA096.md): Honda HA-420 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jan 16, 2026 · N949LL · Substantial damage
  > On January 16, 2026, at 1154 central standard time, a Honda HA-420 airplane, N949LL, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Amarillo, Texas. The airline transport pilot and four passengers were uninjured. The airplane was operated…
- [NTSB CEN26LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA076.md): Nanchang China CJ-6A · Burnet, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 31, 2025 · N559TX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine, which resulted in the airplane’s unexpected movement and subsequent impact with an airport fence.
- [NTSB CEN25LA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA399.md): Vans RV9 · Stephenville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 28, 2025 · N26AJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure the canopy and the cockpit were properly secured during the hand prop sequence.
- [NTSB CEN25LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA110.md): Cessna 150 · Weslaco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 5, 2025 · N3341V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare while attempting to land with a tailwind, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN25LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA059.md): Cessna 182T · Pearland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 11, 2024 · N127SL · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The AA-5 pilot’s failure to maintain separation from the 182T during approach and landing, which resulted in a ground collision during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the AA-5’s electrical system, which prevented the AA-5…
- [NTSB CEN24LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA059.md): Piper PA28 · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 10, 2023 · N8538N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing that resulted in a runway excursion, an impact with a runway sign, and a nose gear collapse.
- [NTSB CEN24LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA034.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-5 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 8, 2023 · N9568U · Substantial damage
  > The distraction of the pilot during the taxi, resulting in a ground collision.
- [NTSB CEN23LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA072.md): Piper PA46 · Brookshire, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 27, 2022 · N282TX · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The P51 pilot’s failure to see and avoid the PA46 during taxi operations.
- [NTSB CEN23LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA065.md): Cessna 172M · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 15, 2022 · N221MF · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from another airplane while taxing in the run-up area.
- [NTSB CEN23LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA023.md): Stephen J Hoffman MS-500 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 29, 2022 · N778MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to secure the magneto switch before attempting to hand rotate the engine which resulted in an inadvertent engine start, a runaway airplane, and subsequent impact with parked airplanes. Contributing to the accident was the failure to…
- [NTSB CEN22LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA149.md): Cessna 208B · Grapevine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 18, 2022 · N78SA · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot of the second aircraft to maintain a safe distance from the lead airplane while taxiing, which resulted in a ground collision.
- [NTSB DCA21LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21LA137.md): Boeing 737-823 · Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 28, 2021 · N834NN · Substantial damage
  > The captain’s decision to adjust his flight instruments while taxiing the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN20CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA047.md): Cessna 182 · Robstown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2019 · N3473U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to set the friction lock on the throttle before hand propping the engine, which allowed the airplane to move forward and impact a credit card machine. Contributing to the accident was the malfunction of the parking brake for reasons that…
- [NTSB CEN18LA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA315.md): Columbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2018 · N2546B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to maintain directional control during taxi due to excessively worn brake pads and a deflated right main tire.
- [NTSB GAA18CA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA111.md): Maule M 6 · Boerne, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 25, 2018 · N56548 · Substantial damage
  > The ground vehicle driver’s decision to drive on an active taxiway at night and failure to yield to taxiing aircraft, resulting in a collision with a taxiing aircraft.
- [NTSB GAA16CA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA365.md): Cessna 172RG · Stamford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2016 · N9318B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a hangar during taxi for departure.
- [NTSB CEN16CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16CA126.md): Nakajima A6M2 Model 21 · Midland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2016 · N8280K · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Goodyear pilot did not see and avoid the Nakajima ahead on the taxiway.
- [NTSB GAA16CA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA042.md): Cessna 421 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2015 · N19CH · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control during taxi to the runway as a result of insufficient brake fluid level in the right brake master cylinder, resulting in a taxiway excursion and collision with a drainage culvert.
- [NTSB DCA15CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15CA025.md): Boeing 737 7H4 · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2014 · N263WN · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > N263WN captain's failure to maintain a safe clearance from the parked N8314L resulting in a ground collision.
- [NTSB CEN14LA430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA430.md): Bombardier CL600 2D24 - 900 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2014 · N943LR · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the tow bar shear pin, which resulted in the tug operator’s loss of control of the airplane during pushback operations. Contributing to the accident was the tug operator’s inability to communicate to the flight crew to apply the airplane’s brakes.
- [NTSB CEN13LA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA170.md): Cessna 195 · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2013 · N4426C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's use of an excessive taxi speed, which resulted in the airplane overrunning the end of the unlit taxiway after the failure of the right wing landing light.
- [NTSB CEN13CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA017.md): Hunthrop Autogyro MTO Sport · Bourland, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2012 · N589DH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly the gyroplane in gusty wind conditions that exceeded his limitations and his resultant loss of control during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN12CA647](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA647.md): Enstrom F-28A · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 16, 2012 · N194E · Substantial damage
  > The noncertificated pilot's operation of the helicopter, which resulted in the tail boom's contact with the refueling pump.
- [NTSB CEN11CA664](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA664.md): Boeing E75 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2011 · N54087 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of the other airplane’s failure to maintain visual contact while taxiing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA309.md): Cessna 208B · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2011 · N208TF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control as result of the gusting wind.
- [NTSB CEN11IA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11IA198.md): Boeing 737-823 · Southlake, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Feb 21, 2011 · N945AN · Minor damage
  > The tractor driver’s failure to confirm that the tow bar head/handle was secured correctly to the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN11CA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA187.md): Cessna 182M · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 25, 2010 · N182DG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate visual lookout resulting in a collision with an airport sign.
- [NTSB CEN10LA478](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA478.md): Aeronca 7CCM · Justin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2010 · N85065 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's delay in transferring fuel from the gravity feed wing tanks to the main tank.
- [NTSB CEN10LA425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA425.md): Smith Aerostar · Cleburne, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2010 · N601AT · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s improper fuel management. Contributing to the accident were the critical fuel placards that were difficult to see due to the airplane's paint scheme.
- [NTSB DCA10CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10CA018.md): Bombardier CL600 2C10 · Dallas, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2009 · N515AE · Substantial damage
  > The fueler's falling asleep in the fueling truck with the truck in neutral and without the parking brake set, which allowed the truck to roll until it impacted the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN09CA547](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA547.md): Cessna 182P · Sugar Land, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2009 · N1988M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to control the airplane during engine startup, and his failure to maintain clearance from other objects.
- [NTSB CEN09LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA227.md): Beech A36 · Laredo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2009 · N8120R · Substantial damage
  > The certificated flight instructor's improper fuel management resulting in an engine failure due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to properly complete the restart checklist.
- [NTSB CEN09LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA107.md): Cessna 150F · Palenstine, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2008 · N8212F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to ensure security of the cockpit switches before rotating the propeller.
- [NTSB CEN09CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA077.md): Piper PA-15 · Pleasanton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 30, 2008 · N4659H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately secure the airplane while hand-starting the engine.
- [NTSB DFW08CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA154.md): Cessna 172M · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2008 · N9144H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from an object while taxiing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's diverted attention and a vehicle.
- [NTSB DFW08LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA144.md): Stinson 108-3 · Roanoke, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 15, 2008 · N6805M · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The departing pilot's inadequate visual lookout resulting in his airplane colliding with the landing airplane. Contributing to the accident was the trees/visual obstructions along the runway's approach path.
- [NTSB DFW08LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA118.md): Vickers Spitfire · Galveston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2008 · N308WK · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The Hurricane pilot's failure to maintain directional control during roll-out. Contributing factors were the restricted forward visibility of the tail-wheel equipped Spitfire, the lack of communication to the other aircraft following the Hurricane, and the…
- [NTSB DFW08IA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08IA074.md): Boeing 737-7H4 · Dallas, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2008 · N741SA · 2 aircraft · Minor damage
  > The failure of the taxiing flight crew to maintain an adequate clearance from the stationary airplane.

## 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" = '200' 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/200/sequence?state=TX

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