NTSB investigations, TX
322 cases where NTSB found Aircraft systems.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 21 |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 22 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 17 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 27 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 20 |
| 2025 | 16 |
| 2026 | 7 |
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 f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f.\"findingCode\", '0102'))
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 f.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_findings.parquet' f WHERE starts_with(f."findingCode", '0102')) 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 CEN26LA221Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRockwell International S-2R · Gause, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the separated wing fuel tank screen and sealant debris in the fuel tank.NTSB CEN26LA188Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-34-220T · Corpus Christi, TXThe pilot's failure to extend the main landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in a gear up landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction during the approach.NTSB CEN26LA161Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Seguin, TXThe failure of the landing gear weldment that resulted in separation of the right main landing gear.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 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 CEN26LA092Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · San Marcos, TXThe flight instructor’s failure to properly configure the elevator trim for the takeoff, that resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to follow the before takeoff checklist.NTSB CEN26LA078Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-22-160 · Sealy, TXThe failure of the nose wheel during landing that resulted in a loss of directional control and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN26LA084Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Taylor, TXThe pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection that resulted in a loss of engine power due to water contamination.NTSB CEN26LA028Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Hondo, TXThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to distraction and his failure to conduct the Before Landing checklist.NTSB CEN25LA399Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV9 · Stephenville, TXThe pilot’s failure to ensure the canopy and the cockpit were properly secured during the hand prop sequence.NTSB CEN25LA394Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA46 · Henderson, TXThe pilot’s failure to extend the main landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in a gear up landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction during the approach.NTSB CEN25LA371Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 560 · Dallas, TXThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.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 CEN25LA199Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182P · Mineral Wells, TXThe pilot’s improper fuel tank selection prior to takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the airplane checklist.NTSB CEN25LA185Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 401 · Arlington, TXThe failure of the left landing gear system and subsequent intentional gear up landing.NTSB CEN25LA154Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C90 · Temple, TXThe failure of the left main landing gear down lock to engage and subsequent collapse of the left main landing gear.NTSB CEN25LA134Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Denton, TXThe pilot’s improper landing flare and subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty crosswind and windshear during landing.NTSB CEN25LA111Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-140 · Pearland, TXBoth pilots’ failure to follow emergency procedures pertaining to the partial loss of engine power by either applying carburetor heat to address the carburetor icing or to abort the takeoff when they observed a partial loss of engine power during the takeoff…NTSB DCA25LA114Occurrence · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportAirbus Industrie A319 · Houston, TXThe failure of the cabin crew to activate the evacuation alarm and to maintain coordinated communication with the flight crew following the cabin crew’s decision to command an evacuation, which resulted in an engine running during the initial evacuation.…NTSB CEN25LA087Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportEpic E1000 · Arcola, TXThe pilot’s failure to extend the airplane’s landing gear before landing.NTSB CEN25LA079Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-24-250 · Tyler, TXAn electrical system surge for a reason that could not be determined that resulted in an overvoltage event, internal damage to electronics equipment, smoke in the cockpit, and a gear up landing.NTSB CEN25LA077Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Addison, TXA partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to the partial blockage of the fuel diaphragm metering stem and the No. 1 cylinder fuel injector nozzle. Contributing to the accident was maintenance that allowed the introduction of debris that resulted in…NTSB CEN25LA071Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 150F · McKinney, TXThe flight instructor’s inadequate supervision and delayed remedial action and the student pilot’s failure to maintain a proper landing flare, which resulted in a nose down impact with the runway.NTSB CEN25LA067Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Galveston, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain terrain clearance during the takeoff from the helipad in high and gusting wind conditions, that resulted in the right skid extension embedding in the artificial turf, and a subsequent dynamic rollover sequence.NTSB CEN25LA059Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 182T · Pearland, TXThe AA-5 pilot’s failure to maintain separation from the 182T during approach and landing, which resulted in a ground collision during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the AA-5’s electrical system, which prevented the AA-5…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 CEN25LA043Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPitts S1E · Seguin, TXThe improper construction of the rudder cable assembly by the airplane builder, which resulted in the fatigue failure of the left rudder cable during the landing roll and the pilot’s subsequent inability to maintain directional control.NTSB CEN25LA042Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-23-160 · Manvel, TXA loss of left engine power during the initial climb due to restricted fuel flow as a result of a binding fuel control cable.NTSB DCA25LA025Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737-9 · Houston, TXBrake application before all three landing gears were on the ground, which caused the failure of the right main landing gear tires and resulted in tire fragments impacting the fuselage.NTSB CEN25LA009Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportQuicksilver GT 400 · Garden Ridge, TXA loss of engine power that resulted from improper fuel system maintenance and the subsequent fuel starvation due to the leaking fuel pump outlet fuel line.NTSB DCA24LA328Incident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCirrus Design SF50 · Austin, TXThe unintended activation of the Emergency Autoland button on the overhead panel due to the airplane’s collision with an unknown object. Contributing to the incident was the pilot’s inability to initially deactivate the Emergency Autoland system due to a…NTSB CEN24LA348Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Amarillo, TXThe pilot’s failure to extend the airplane’s landing gear before landing.NTSB CEN24LA301Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportTailwind W10 · West Livingston, TXA partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice.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 CEN24LA247Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Air Racing Lancair IVP · Midland, TXThe pilot’s failure to extend and verify landing gear extension which resulted in a wheels-up landing. Contributing was the increased workload due to several airplane issues that occurred during the descent in severe turbulence.NTSB CEN24FA240Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 414A · McKinney, TXThe pilot's improper decision to attempt continued flight after a loss of left engine power with usable runway remaining and his subsequent failure to follow the emergency procedures and maintain air minimum control speed, which resulted in a loss of control.…NTSB CEN24LA216Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402 · Perryton, TXThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during a low-level turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control at too low of an altitude to recover.NTSB CEN24LA178Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172M · Midland, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of system knowledge regarding the operation of the…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 CEN24FA164Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportLancair Legacy FG · Spicewood, TXThe 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 DCA24LA095Incident · No injuriesClass 2 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737-823 · Dallas, TXImproper maintenance due to human error during a braking system modification diminished braking performance. Contributing to the diminished braking performance was the lack of a functional check to verify the flexible hydraulic hoses and transducer wiring…NTSB CEN24LA092Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA22 · Dalhart, TXThe total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing and the pilot’s failure to utilize carburetor heat in meteorological conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor icing.NTSB CEN24LA086Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Fort Worth, TXThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear and the flight instructor’s lack of recognition and inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a gear up landing.NTSB CEN24LA065Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech B36TC · Burnet, TXThe loss of engine power due an overly rich mixture from an improper adjustment of the fuel pump, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with a car and terrain.NTSB CEN23LA424Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPowrachute Pegasus · Caddo Mills, TXThe pilot’s inadequate rolling preflight, which resulted in a loss of directional control in flight and subsequent collision with an object during landing.NTSB CEN23FA401Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 150K · Huntsville, TXA partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation caused by a fuel system blockage, and the flight instructor’s subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed after the loss of engine power, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of…NTSB CEN23LA402Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV14 · Orchard, TXThe failure of an alternator belt and the builder/previous owner’s incorrect electrical wiring of the airplane’s other alternator, which resulted in a total loss of electrical and engine power.NTSB CEN23LA382Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-44-180 · Bonham, TXThe failure of the pilot receiving instruction and flight instructor to follow the landing checklist and extend the landing gear before landingNTSB WPR23LA263Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Marble Falls, TXA total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination from an unknown source.NTSB CEN23FA284Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Sherman, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain control during a forced landing following a loss of engine power. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to feather the left propeller following the loss of engine power.