# NTSB investigations, TX: Abrupt maneuver

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 CEN25LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA128.md): Cessna 172S · Rusk, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 16, 2025 · N52243 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control and adequate airspeed during the go-around, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN24FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA164.md): Lancair Legacy FG · Spicewood, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 22, 2024 · N550NL · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane during a go-around in gusting wind conditions, and his subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at an altitude too low for recovery.
- [NTSB CEN22LA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA254.md): Kitfox Model 2 · San Marcos, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2022 · N596JW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN22LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA008.md): Sea & Sky Krucker Cygnet · Point Venture, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 7, 2021 · N38AT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s abrupt pitch up maneuver in response to the localized wind conditions which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude and subsequent impact with water.
- [NTSB GAA19CA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA011.md): Beech 55 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2018 · N6674Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper takeoff trim setting and failure to properly secure his seatbelt, which resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the Before Takeoff checklist.
- [NTSB GAA18CA507](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA507.md): Vans RV10 · Spring Branch, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2018 · N110DV · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath and his subsequent abrupt maneuver to avoid trees, which led to the exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and resulted in an aerodynamic stall during landing and a subsequent loss of…
- [NTSB CEN18LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA183.md): Hughes 369A · Stoneburg, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 2018 · N369GK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's unsafe and aggressive operation of the helicopter at low altitude, which resulted in impact with trees.
- [NTSB GAA18CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA168.md): Hughes 269 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 14, 2018 · N11047 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to relinquish the helicopter flight controls to a non-rated passenger during a 3 ft hover.
- [NTSB CEN16FA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA346.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Moss Hill, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 2016 · N787MW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control attempting to recover from a low-level aerobatic maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt the low-level maneuver which significantly reduced any margin for error.
- [NTSB GAA16CA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA283.md): Robinson Helicopter R44 · Spring Branch, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2016 · N921ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while hovering in gusting tailwind conditions, resulting in the tailboom striking a light pole and impact with terrain.
- [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 GAA15CA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA154.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Eagle Lake, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2015 · N842SH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to secure the iPad during flight, resulting in an inadvertent cyclic input, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA010.md): Jabiru USA Sport J250 SP · Hondo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2015 · N638J · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to this accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.
- [NTSB CEN14CA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA409.md): Glasflugel H 301 B Libelle · Brenham, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2014 · N1615 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to maneuver away from power lines during a forced landing, which resulted in a collision with a tree and a fence.
- [NTSB CEN14CA280](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA280.md): Schempp-Hirth Nimbus 3/24.5 · Wallis, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2014 · N245AB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain direction control of the glider during takeoff in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN12FA561](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA561.md): Savage Air Epic LT · San Saba, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2012 · N603JS · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of flexible fuel lines, which resulted in a partial collapse of the inner wall of the fuel lines and a subsequent a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN12FA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA378.md): Iar Brasov IS-28B2 · Wallis, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2012 · N6388V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during an emergency situation, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s acute coronary event, which resulted from his severe…
- [NTSB CEN12CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA104.md): Cessna 421B · Pampa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 9, 2011 · N421CE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate aircraft control during landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN11CA583](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA583.md): Mooney M20K · Cresson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N1149D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN11FA443](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA443.md): Koen Lancair Laser IV-P · Port O'Connor, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2011 · N11001 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined from the available information.
- [NTSB CEN10LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA129.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Gatesville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2010 · N4218J · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s incapacitation as a result of one or more pre-existing medical conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09CA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA394.md): Sidler Mike Rotorway · Waxahachie, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 27, 2009 · N1934 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to control his rate of descent during autorotation, which required an aggressive recovery maneuver and resulted in a sudden loss of tail rotor effectiveness.
- [NTSB CEN09CA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA290.md): Bolton Ricky D Rotorway E · Brookeland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 10, 2009 · N602DB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot failed to maintain control while hovering in gusty conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09CA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA261.md): American Legend AL-3C · McKinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2009 · N273MS · Substantial damage
  > THe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing. Contributing to the accident were gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB CEN09CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA180.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · O'Donnell, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 25, 2009 · N387AC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control while performing a quick stop maneuver to an out of ground effect (OGE) hover. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude and near calm wind condition.

## 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" = '270' 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/270/sequence?state=TX

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