NTSB investigations, TX
63 cases where the defining event was Collision during takeoff/land.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 4 |
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| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 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\" = '490')
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" = '490') 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 CEN26FA114Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech A36 · Murchison, TXOn February 11, 2026, about 1726 central standard time, a Beech A36 airplane, N3215U, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Murchison, Texas. The pilot and the pilot-rated passenger sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was…NTSB CEN26LA103Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBeech V35B · Odessa, TXOn 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 CEN25LA356Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSikorsky S-76 · Round Mountain, TXThe flight crew’s failure to properly identify the heliport in dark night conditions, which resulted in the flight crew attempting to land and a subsequent impact with trees and terrain.NTSB CEN25LA160Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGrumman G164 · Louise, TXThe reported loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN24LA323Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Cut and Shoot, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during a go-around that resulted in an impact with a fence.NTSB CEN24FA073Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Canton, TXThe pilot’s failure to attain the runway while landing at night, which resulted in an impact with trees.NTSB CEN24LA009Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBallonbau Wörner NL-STU/1000 · Crandall, TXThe pilot-in-command’s inadequate descent planning that resulted in the balloon contacting power lines shortly after landing and an explosion of hydrogen gas.NTSB WPR23LA205Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiaggio Aero Industries P180 · Sugar Land, TXThe pilot’s failure to complete required preflight checklist items and properly configure the flaps for takeoff.NTSB CEN23FA160Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAero Vodochody L-139 · Bridgeport, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach path while checking for possible bird strike damage that resulted in a delayed go-around attempt and a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s distraction while…NTSB CEN23LA135Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBell Helicopter Textron APT70 · Mineral Wells, TXThe flight crew’s loss of control of the unmanned aircraft due to software limitations. Contributing to the accident was the overly restrictive low voltage threshold limits.NTSB CEN23LA108Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172H · Crosby, TXThe pilot’s delayed soft-field takeoff procedure, which prevented the pilot from achieving adequate airspeed and a proper climb rate resulting in a collision with a moving train.NTSB CEN23LA024Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170A · Hardin, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the powerlines while landing.NTSB CEN22LA307Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Frankston, TXThe pilot’s delayed aborted takeoff that resulted in a runway overrun and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN22FA299Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-32-300 · Mount Pleasant, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain the proper glidepath while on final approach in night visual conditions, which resulted in a collision with trees.NTSB CEN22LA262Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210N · Cresson, TXThe pilot's failure to complete proper preflight performance planning and his operation of the airplane outside of the manufacturer's specified weight and balance limitations, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to maintain altitude and an impact with…NTSB CEN22LA222Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172L · Canyon Lake, TXThe pilot’s failure to retract the flaps during a go-around, which resulted in decreased climb performance and a subsequent collision with trees and terrain.NTSB CEN22LA160Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Lampasas, TXThe pilot’s decision to perform a takeoff from a perpendicular taxiway rather than the airport runway, which led to the airplane striking trees at the end of the departure path.NTSB CEN22LA118Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20J · Katy, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath while on the final approach segment of the traffic pattern in dark night conditions.NTSB CEN21LA331Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 180 · Brenham, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff from a rough field.NTSB CEN21LA322Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT502 · Edcouch, TXThe pilot’s inadequate compensation for a gusting wind during takeoff.NTSB CEN21FA263Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-32-260 · Madisonville, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath during final approach for landing, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain.NTSB CEN21LA282Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-150 · Fulshear, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath during the landing approach, which led to an impact with a fence.NTSB CEN21LA085Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportLuscombe 8 · Manvel, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during his attempted landing and his loss of situational awareness that led to him to misidentify a pipeline field for the landing airpark.NTSB CEN21LA055Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182R · Rockwall, TXThe pilot’s decision to continue an unstabilized approach and his delayed go-around decision, which resulted in the airplane’s impact with power lines and the ground. Contributing to the accident was the inaccurate wind direction reporting as a result of a…NTSB CEN20LA305Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA28 · San Antonio, TXThe pilot’s improper decision to take off in an airplane over maximum gross weight and with a tailwind, which prevented the airplane from climbing.NTSB CEN20CA129Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Canyon, TXThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a collision with a ditch and the left main landing gear collapsing.NTSB CEN20CA104Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Athens, TXThe rear seat pilot and the student pilot's failure to see and avoid trees during initial climb following an aborted landing.NTSB CEN20LA066Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R22 · Charlotte, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a powerline during landing.NTSB CEN20TA007Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportAutoGyro MTO Sport · Montgomery, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees during departure. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight assessment of the field for takeoff.NTSB GAA19CA299Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCirrus SR20 · San Antonio, TXThe pilot's inadequate approach, delayed decision to abort the landing, and failure to properly configure the flap setting for the initial climb during the attempted aborted landing, which resulted in impact with trees.NTSB GAA18CA382Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPzl-Swidnik PW 5 · Waller, TXThe glider pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during landing.NTSB CEN18LA163Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182F · Luling, TXThe pilot’s failure to secure the left-wing fuel cap after refueling the airplane, which resulted in a fuel leak on takeoff.NTSB GAA18CA146Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Gatesvile, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during initial climb in a gusty condition.NTSB CEN18LA002Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCharles A Brazil MTO Sport · McCoy, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a powerline during landing.NTSB GAA17CA365Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 58 · Ingleside, TXThe pilot’s inability to avoid a collision with an unauthorized vehicle on the runway during the landing roll and the truck driver’s decision to cross the runway in front of the airplane.NTSB GAA16CA006Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Devine, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during the takeoff, which resulted in the helicopter striking power lines.NTSB CEN15LA376Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW 20 · Hempstead, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines during an attempted off-airport landing.NTSB CEN15LA350Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJal R Dennis Trixy Princess · Midland, TXThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning during which he failed to account for the high-density altitude conditions and high gross weight, which degraded the gyroplane's climb performance and resulted in a hard landing.NTSB CEN15LA266Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportHunziker Eros 1650R · Quitman, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed for the approach to landing.NTSB CEN15LA212Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBuckeye Breeze · Smithville, TXThe noncertificated pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in impact with a utility pole and hangar. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain flight instruction before attempting to fly the aircraft.NTSB CEN15LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEmbraer EMB-500 · Sugarland, TXThe pilot's engagement of the emergency parking brake during the landing roll, which decreased the airplane's braking performance and prevented it from stopping on the available runway. Contributing to the pilot's decision to engage the emergency parking…NTSB CEN14CA023Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172R · Tomball, TXThe student pilot delay in aborting the takeoff which resulted in the airplane going off the end of the runway and impacting trees.NTSB CEN13CA303Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Livingston, TXThe pilot's delay to not perform a go-around when he lost sight of the runway while on final approach to land at night. Contributing to the accident was the obscuration (tall grass) of the runway edge lights.NTSB CEN13CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBell 407 · McAllen, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance with a parked helicopter during takeoff.NTSB CEN13CA022Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Loop, TXThe pilot’s inadequate performance calculations, which resulted in an overweight takeoff for the conditions and the subsequent hard impact with terrain.NTSB CEN12CA568Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · Bogata, TXThe pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in the airplane’s loading beyond its maximum gross weight.NTSB CEN12CA301Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-502B · El Campo, TXThe pilot's decision to rotate early, the airplane’s subsequent inability to climb, and the pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff.NTSB CEN12LA229Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-34-200T · San Marcos, TXThe pilot's failure to ensure that he was aware of the NOTAM describing the runway closure, which resulted in a landing on the closed runway and subsequent collision with a barrier. Contributing to the accident was the failure of air traffic control personnel…NTSB CEN12TA122Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 172P · Conroe, TXFailure of the rear crankshaft gear dowel pin due to improper installation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN12CA085Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportGrumman American AA-5A · Bulverde, TXThe pilot's improper glidepath while on final approach.