NTSB investigations, TX
48 cases where the defining event was Sys/Comp malf/fail (non-power).
Cases per year
| 2008 | 3 |
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| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2026 | 2 |
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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\" = '330')
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" = '330') 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 CEN26LA230Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportZenith 601 XL · O'Donnell, TXOn June 20, 2026, about 1147 central daylight time, an experimental Zodiac 601XL airplane, N165TJ, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near O’Donnell, Texas. The pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title…NTSB CEN26LA105Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 441 · Pflugerville, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a rejected takeoff due to a flat nose wheel tire which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was pilot fatigue which delayed the rejected takeoff.NTSB CEN25LA007Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20E · Richmond, TXThe partial separation of a portion of the propeller spinner and its mounting bulkhead along with the upper cowl fairing while in a full-power climb.NTSB CEN24LA271Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 600N · Eagle Lake, TXThe operator’s improper installation of the fuel system, which resulted in fuel starvation, a loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN24LA268Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Arcola, TXLoss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the mechanic’s failure to properly secure the fuel system gascolator strainer bowl following an annual inspection.NTSB CEN24LA169Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBaby Great Lakes - · Castroville, TXThe failure of the right main landing gear axle due to multiple fatigue crack initiation points joining into a single larger crack.NTSB CEN23LA249Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 175 · Mesquite, TXThe pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to corroded brake caliper pins.NTSB WPR23LA130Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAero Commander 100-180 · Gordonville, TXA fatigue fracture of the nose landing gear scissor link, which resulted in a separation of the nose landing gear piston assembly.NTSB CEN23LA081Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPitts Model 12 · Conroe, TXThe failure of the engine-driven fuel pump, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the failure of the fuel pump was an unknown non-ferrous metallic debris that was noted throughout the airplane’s fuel system.NTSB CEN23LA003Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEmbraer S A EMB-545 · Houston, TXThe crew failed to ensure the main entry door was locked before departure. Contributing to the accident was a corroded/jammed door sensor that provided an erroneous locked indication to the crew alerting system.NTSB WPR22FA229Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMooney M20J · Kerrville, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during a base leg turn in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of recent flight training experience.NTSB CEN22LA225Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Roanoke, TXInadequate maintenance of the airplane’s brake system that resulted in a hole in the brake line, the loss of brake fluid, and the subsequent loss of brake functionality.NTSB CEN21LA460Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210N · El Paso, TXA faulty landing gear pressure switch prematurely deactivated the landing gear motor during extension, which resulted in the landing gear collapsing during rollout.NTSB CEN21LA363Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRotary RAF2000 · Anahuac, TXThe pilot’s incorrect trim system installation, which resulted in a loss of gyroplane control and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN21LA326Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGary James Lail Zenith CH 750 Cruzer · Blossom, TXThe improper swaging of the rudder control cable, which disconnected during flight and resulted in the loss of control.NTSB CEN21LA276Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAutogyro Cavalon · Collinsville, TXThe total loss of engine power due to the failure of both fuel pumps, which resulted in fuel starvation. The reason for the failure of both fuel pumps could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB CEN21LA267Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGreat Lakes 2T-1A-1 · Roanoke, TXInadequate maintenance of the brake system which resulted in the caliper binding closed and the subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN21LA164Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCameron Balloons Z-90 · Celina, TXThe malfunction of the balloon’s envelope venting system during landing in high wind, which resulted in the balloon being dragged along the ground, substantially damaging the envelope.NTSB CEN19LA246Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSwearingen SA227 · El Paso, TXFailure of the left main landing gear to fully extend due to a lack of hydraulic fluid and during emergency extension procedures, which resulted in the collapse of the landing gear during landing and the subsequent runway excursion and collision with a sign.NTSB CEN19LA187Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R22 · Danbury, TXA failed electrical relay, which provided an improper indication of a governor and clutch problem, which resulted in the pilot conducting a precautionary landing during which he failed to maintain sufficient main rotor speed.NTSB CEN18LA392Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Addison, TXMaintenance personnel’s improper installation of the muffler attachment hardware, which resulted in the muffler separating in flight, thermal damage that interrupted the magnetos’ function, and the subsequent total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN18LA315Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportColumbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG · Dallas, TXThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during taxi due to excessively worn brake pads and a deflated right main tire.NTSB CEN18LA292Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman AA5 · Brazoria, TXThe propeller blade separation due to a fatigue fracture.NTSB CEN18LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSteen Skybolt · Lexington, TXThe fatigue failure of the main landing gear (MLG) truss, which resulted in the MLG spreading apart.NTSB CEN18LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180 · Lago Vista, TXThe separation of the left main landing gear spring during landing due to a preexisting fatigue crack.NTSB CEN17LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Pleasanton, TXMaintenance personnel's improper installation of the throttle linkage attachment hardware, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power when the hardware separated in flight.NTSB CEN16LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBobby Martin Autogyro MTO Sport · Wallisville, TXFracture of the pusher propeller blade due to impact damage from an unknown object while in flight, which resulted in a severe vibration and a loss of thrust.NTSB CEN15LA140Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEmbraer ERJ 190 100 IGW · Houston, TXAn undetermined malfunction of the nosewheel steering control module, which resulted in the nose landing gear being jammed in the gear bay. Contributing to the accident was the improper rigging of the nosewheel steering feedback sensors during installation.NTSB CEN14LA354Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · San Antonio, TXThe failure of the landing gear retract rod.NTSB CEN13LA567Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTaylorcraft BC12 D · Laguna Park, TXThe pilot’s inadequate flare during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and the subsequent collapse of the left main landing gear.NTSB CEN13LA534Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBarrow Rose Parrakeet · Castroville, TXThe failure of the left main landing gear wheel on landing due to overstress, which resulted in the pilot’s loss of directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to install wheels with insufficient loading capacity for…NTSB CEN13LA531Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna/Weaver 305 - E · Paris, TXThe failure of a landing gear O-ring, which prevented the pilot from being able to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB CEN13IA285Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Dallas, TXThe failure of the airplane’s parachute to deploy when activated during a loss of control in cruise flight due to the dynamic maneuvering of the airplane at the time of the activation, which exceeded the parachute system’s certification requirements.NTSB CEN13LA170Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 195 · Austin, TXThe 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 CEN12LA300Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210K · Midland, TXThe failure of the right main landing gear to fully extend before landing due to a bent downlock adjustment screw.NTSB CEN12LA228Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEnstrom 280FX · Corpus Christi, TXThe failure of the bolt that retained the clutch drive rod end, which resulted in a loss of main rotor drive and a subsequent hard landing.NTSB CEN12LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSikorsky 269C · Staples, TXThe pilot's failure to attain the proper descent rate during autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident were the inflight vibrations and loss of torque pedal response for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN10IA535Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportEmbraer 500 · Brenham, TXThe pilots’ decision to depart with a known failed brake control unit.NTSB CEN10LA457Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 180B · Burnet, TXThe failure of the tailwheel compression spring, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.NTSB CEN10IA453Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportPiper PA-32R-301T · Mount Pleasant, TXThe failure of an aileron control cable due to a seized idler pulley bearing.NTSB CEN10LA389Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Houston, TXThe failure of a hydraulic fluid line, which caused a loss of hydraulic pressure to the landing gear extension system and resulted in the partial collapse of the right main landing gear during touchdown.NTSB CEN10FA278Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportEvektor Aerotechnik Sportstar Plus · Richmond, TXThe opening of the cockpit canopy in-flight due to improper latching, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN10LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · Saginaw, TXThe pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane due to a pinched trim system wire that resulted in a runaway nose-down pitch trim.NTSB CEN09IA578Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 421 · Sugar Land, TXThe improper installation of the pitch trim cable which resulted in it making improper contact with a guard pin that led to the fatigue failure of the cable.NTSB CEN09CA169Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Mineral Wells, TXThe failure of the airframe and power plant mechanic to ensure proper lubrication of wire cables in the landing gear system during the annual inspection which precluded safe operation of the landing gear system.NTSB DEN08FA140Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAircraft Mfg & Dev. CH601XLi · Farmersville, TXThe inadvertent tail stall and subsequent loss of airplane control as a result of the open canopy. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate emergency procedures provided by the airplane manufacturer and the inadequate design of the canopy latching…NTSB DFW08CA152Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportRotorway 162F · Gonzales, TXfailure of the main rotor drive belt for undetermined reasons.NTSB DFW08IA087Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-524 · Houston, TXThe flight crew's improper landing technique for an inoperative anti-skid system resulting in locked brakes and four blown main landing gear tires.