NTSB investigations, 2012, TX
59 cases where the sequence of events included Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT).
Cases per year
| 2008 | 56 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 32 |
| 2010 | 49 |
| 2011 | 58 |
| 2012 | 59 |
| 2013 | 49 |
| 2014 | 53 |
| 2015 | 59 |
| 2016 | 68 |
| 2017 | 44 |
| 2018 | 64 |
| 2019 | 53 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 20 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026 | 14 |
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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2012
AND 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\" = '470' 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"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 year(c."eventDate") = 2012 AND 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" = '470' 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
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 CEN13LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Mc Allen, TXA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.NTSB CEN13LA116Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportSeguine Swift II · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's failure to attain a proper pitch attitude and airspeed during initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN13LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper L-18C · Graham, TXThe failure of an engine connecting rod and the subsequent loss of oil pressure, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN13LA097Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28C · Moody, TXThe 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 CEN13LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172M · Arcola, TXThe loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN13FA075Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportHughes 369 · Childress, TXThe improper maintenance of the helicopter fuel system that resulted in erroneous fuel gauge indications and the pilot’s inadequate fuel management, both of which resulted in fuel exhaustion during a long-line hover. Also causal was the lack of company…NTSB CEN13LA068Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing A75L3 · San Antonio, TXA partial loss of engine power during takeoff, likely due to the accumulation of carburetor ice.NTSB CEN13LA062Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportJabiru USA Sport J250-SP · Jacksonville, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb following an aborted landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and spin at a low altitude.NTSB CEN13LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · La Grange, TXThe total loss of engine power due to the loss of oil to the engine. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the engine oil filter adaptor, which resulted in the loss of oil to the engine.NTSB CEN13LA046Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSorensen Sprint Mxii · Groesbeck, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the noncertificated airplane during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s physical and psychological impairment.NTSB CEN13LA041Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Roanoke, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain clearance from obstacles on the runway approach path. Contributing to the accident was the airport management's decision to relocate the runway displaced threshold, which did not provide an adequate safety margin for…NTSB CEN13CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · McKinney, TXThe student pilot's loss of directional control during landing.NTSB CEN13LA034Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportUS Light Hornet · Mont Belvieu, TXThe pilot’s inadequate airspeed management while maneuvering in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s low altitude, which did not allow for a stall recovery.NTSB CEN13LA029Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportQuad City Challenger · Castroville, TXThe pilot’s steep 180-degree turn to final approach for landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and spin at an altitude from which he could not recover.NTSB CEN13FA010Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Blanco, TXThe pilot's loss of helicopter control as a result of spatial disorientation due to dark night conditions and marginal visual flight rules weather conditions.NTSB CEN13LA011Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMeyers Little Toot · Roanoke, TXThe total loss of engine power due to partially obstructed fuel lines.NTSB CEN12LA669Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Nocona, TXThe noncertificated pilot’s operation of the helicopter, which resulted in impact with the water.NTSB CEN12FA670Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportAgusta A109E · Eastland, TXThe loss of helicopter control after an in-flight upset, which occurred when the pilot selected the autopilot’s altitude hold mode; the reason for the reported in-flight control anomaly could not be determined during postaccident helicopter examinations.…NTSB CEN12FA616Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper J3C-65 · Kingsland, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following a partial loss of engine power resulting from an engine intake valve that became stuck open. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane when a required maintenance…NTSB CEN12LA609Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175B · Hamilton, TXThe partial loss of engine power due to an exhaust valve that was stuck in the open position.NTSB CEN12CA608Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRolladen-Schneider OHG LS3-A · Navasota, TXThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for landing area conditions during an off-airport landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control and a collision with terrain.NTSB CEN12CA631Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPowrachute Pegasus · Luling, TXCollision with a powerline resulting from the pilot's not maintaining adequate clearance while on a day VFR approach to land.NTSB CEN12FA570Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Llano, TXThe flight instructor’s delayed remedial action and inadequate supervision during practice traffic pattern work. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s use of sedating medication on the day of the accident and airplane’s high angle of attack…NTSB CEN12LA566Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThorp T-18 · Gilmer, TXThe disconnected metering unit fuel line, which resulted in a loss of engine power.NTSB CEN12CA548Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchleicher ASW22 · Uvalde, TXThe pilot did not fully stow the glider’s airbrakes, which prevented the glider from obtaining adequate airspeed during the takeoff roll.NTSB CEN12LA529Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA32RT · Palo Pinto, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and a proper pitch attitude and airspeed while performing a go-around.NTSB CEN12LA524Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 177B · Carthage, TXThe loss of engine power during a low-level aerial observation flight as the result of the wearing of the rocker arm tip due to a thin carburized case layer, which resulted in a forced landing.NTSB CEN12IA518Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBell 407 · San Antonio, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a tower guy wire during the approach to a helipad at night.NTSB CEN12LA501Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Holly Lake Ranch, TXThe incomplete maintenance performed by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN12CA482Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNelson Miles Sky Star Kitfox · Weatherford, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delay in aborting the landing.NTSB CEN12LA477Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLuscombe 8A · Leander, TXThe partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice accumulation, which resulted in the airplane’s reduced climb performance and subsequent impact with trees off the end of the runway.NTSB CEN12LA467Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A24R · Miami, TXAn in-flight loss of control on final approach for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN12FA421Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E90 · Karnack, TXThe pilot's inadvertent flight into thunderstorm activity, which resulted in the loss of airplane control and the subsequent exceedance of the airplane's design limits and in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the failure of air traffic control…NTSB CEN12FA378Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportIar Brasov IS-28B2 · Wallis, TXThe 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 CEN12CA372Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna TP206A · Alpine, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB CEN12CA341Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170A · Houston, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.NTSB CEN12CA328Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportShiver Tailwind W-10 · Pipe Creek, TXAn inadvertent collision with a deer during takeoff and the airplane’s subsequent departure from the runway and impact with a tree.NTSB CEN12CA286Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCostruzioni Aeronautiche Tecna P2006T · Cleburne, TXThe pilot's inadvertent selection of flap 0 degrees during the go-around and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude.NTSB CEN12LA258Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Amarillo, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control during landing in gusty wind conditions associated with a thunderstorm, which resulted in a loss of tail rotor effectiveness.NTSB CEN12LA260Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThrush S2R-H80 · Bryan, TXThe pilot's diverted attention, which resulted in a loss of control while maneuvering the airplane at a low altitude.NTSB CEN12LA257Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportClifton Breezy · Laneville, TXA loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.NTSB CEN12LA254Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAlvarez Marvin R Rans S-6S · New Braunfels, TXThe non-certificated pilot's loss of airplane control during takeoff.NTSB CEN12LA253Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBumford-Royer Christen Eagle II · Pearland, TXA loose B nut on the fuel inlet line due to maintenance personnel’s application of insufficient torque on the nut at an unknown time, which resulted in a fuel leak and a subsequent total loss of engine power during initial climb.NTSB CEN12LA227Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman F8F-1 · Breckenridge, TXThe pilot's loss of airplane control during a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver.NTSB CEN12CA221Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402A · Ganado, TXThe improper positioning of the hopper vent, which allowed chemicals to escape and cover the airplane's windshield.NTSB CEN12LA214Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Midlothian, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.NTSB CEN12LA203Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEnbody Frank GY 201 Minicab · Granite Shoals, TXA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a contaminated carburetor fuel screen. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment from medications that degraded his decision-making and the pilot's improper maintenance of the airplane.NTSB CEN12CA202Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSmith Aerostar 601P · Casterville, TXThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane while circling to land.NTSB CEN12CA201Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportJoy Vans RV-6 · McKinney, TXThe pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during takeoff, which resulted in a ground collision with airport construction materials.NTSB CEN12LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28R-200 · Arcola, TXThe pilot did not maintain adequate crosswind correction during the landing flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.