NTSB investigations, TX
265 cases where the defining event was Loss of control on ground.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 12 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 15 |
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 e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e.\"isDefiningEvent\" AND e.\"tier2Number\" = '230')
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 e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '230') 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 CEN27LA023AccidentLimited investigationInvestigation openCessna 177B · Bolivar, TXNTSB CEN26LA323Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 120 · Llano, TXNTSB CEN26LA305Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing A75L300 · Taylor, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN26LA306Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCirrus Design SR22T · Spicewood, TXNTSB CEN26LA307Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna Claassen 305A(0-1A) · Midland, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting wind conditions.NTSB ANC26LA092Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openAutogyro Cavalon · Conroe, TXNTSB WPR26LA319Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openRotorsport UK Rotorsport UK Cavalo · Brenham, TXNTSB CEN26LA302Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-22-150 · Brenham, TXNTSB WPR26LA276Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openAviat A-1C-200 · Arlington, TXNTSB CEN26LA182Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing A75N1(PT17) · Waco, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing with a crosswind.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 CEN26LA139Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Denton, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while in the run-up area in high wind conditions.NTSB CEN26LA120Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV8 · Pottsboro, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during the landing roll with a crosswind.NTSB CEN26LA091Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Burnet, TXThe pilot’s improper judgement to relinquish his pilot responsibilities to the passenger with the engine operating, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and impact with a parked vehicle.NTSB CEN26LA088Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAeronca 7AC · Early, TXThe unsecured cup holder that restricted left rudder pedal movement, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing roll.NTSB CEN26LA072Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCirrus Design SR22T · Muleshoe, TXOn December 18, 2025, about 1255 central standard time, a Cirrus SR22T, N53KH, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Muleshoe, Texas. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated under the provisions of Title 14 Code of…NTSB CEN26LA018Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBurkhart Grob Flugzeugbau G102 Astir CS · Wallis, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during landing roll that resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB CEN25LA389Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Decatur, TXThe pilot’s loss of control during an off-airport, pinnacle landing, and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the instructional flight.NTSB CEN25LA228Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20M · Ben Bolt, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.NTSB CEN25LA222Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-135 · Sweetwater, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.NTSB CEN25LA137Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportJust Highlander · Rusk, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.NTSB CEN25LA145Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2002 Sierra Mkii · Nacogdoches, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind.NTSB CEN25LA131Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P206 · Frankston, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing with a gusting crosswind.NTSB CEN25LA092Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Llano, TXThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, that resulted in a ground loop, and a susbquent runway excursion.NTSB CEN25LA068Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Lubbock, TXThe loss of directional control during the takeoff roll for undermined reasons that resulted in an impact with trees.NTSB CEN25LA055Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 140 · Pearland, TXThe flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the student pilot that resulted in a loss of directional control during landing, and the excessive use of wheel brakes to regain directional control which resulted in the airplane nosing over.NTSB CEN25LA039Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAtkinson Jeffrey M RV-8 · Denton, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN25LA030Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStinson L-5 · Pleasanton, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing.NTSB CEN24LA347Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Weslaco, TXThe student pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing.NTSB CEN24LA289Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEvektor Aerotechnik EV97 · Midland, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during taxi due to strong wind gusts.NTSB CEN24LA290Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot’s decision to allow a non-rated passenger to manipulate the flight controls during the takeoff which resulted in a loss of directional control during the takeoff.NTSB CEN24LA195Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180K · Midland, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to take remedial action.NTSB CEN24LA192Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170 · Sealy, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, that resulted in an impact with a tree and the ground.NTSB DCA24FA120Accident · No injuriesClass 2 · FieldFinal reportBoeing 737-8 · Houston, TXThe captain's decision not to establish and maintain deceleration devices in accordance with company training and standard operating procedures.NTSB CEN24LA131Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Lubbock, TXThe student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a touch-and-go.NTSB CEN24LA090Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Lampasas, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN24LA081Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMaule M-6-235 · Beaumont, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a ground loop on the runway.NTSB CEN24LA071Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172N · Stephenville, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing that resulted in an impact with terrain.NTSB CEN24LA059Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · Lubbock, TXThe 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 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 CEN23LA426Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Boerne, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN23LA392Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Midlothian, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing which resulted in the right main landing gear collapse.NTSB CEN23LA380Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182T · Klein, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the crosswind landing.NTSB CEN23LA378Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper J4 · Cleburne, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusty crosswind conditions.NTSB CEN23LA356Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans JV-Special / RV8 · Roanoke, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with crosswind.NTSB CEN23LA339Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150F · Sherman, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.NTSB CEN23LA289Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20A · Frankston, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.NTSB CEN23LA275Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180A · Grand Prairie, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the unexpected sudden wind shift.NTSB CEN23LA265Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBearhawk Model 5 · Livingston, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the rollout, which resulted in a runway excursion, and a collision with a building. Contributing to the accident were the obstacles at the airstrip that prevented the pilot from performing a go-around.NTSB CEN23LA243Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 95 · Edna, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a precautionary off-field landing.