NTSB investigations, TX

101 cases where NTSB found Experience/knowledge.

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NTSB CEN26LA244Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCassutt Iiim · Odessa, TXThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which led to an aerodynamic stall and a loss of airplane control at too low of an altitude to recover. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of recent…Jul 5, 2026 · N45889 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA377Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172F · Lancaster, TXThe pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and failure to monitor the fuel consumption which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.Sep 13, 2025 · N7774A · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA188Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Vega, TXThe airplane’s inadvertent encounter with a localized low boundary layer, which caused a wind shift, and a gusting tailwind during final approach, that resulted in the pilot deciding to impact a wind cone and a subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing was…May 26, 2025 · N7175D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA176Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech C90 · Lancaster, TXThe pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of power to both engines.Apr 28, 2025 · N501MS · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA208Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Dalhart, TXThe pilot’s improper decision to take off with the airplane over its maximum allowable gross weight at a high density altitude, which degraded its climb performance and led an off airport landing.Jun 1, 2024 · N9715T · Substantial damageNTSB 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…May 8, 2024 · N69PW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN24LA085Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportLearjet 35 · San Marcos, TXThe captain’s failure to perform a go-around following an unstable approach while landing with a gusty tailwind, which resulted in the airplane touching down long on the wet runway with insufficient distance to stop. Contributing to the accident was the…Jan 2, 2024 · N46MF · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24FA040Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Mertzon, TXThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s continued visual flight into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s overconfidence.Nov 26, 2023 · N7763W · DestroyedNTSB CEN23FA125Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Port O'Connor, TXThe pilot’s initiation of the visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of helicopter control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s flicker vertigo during the flight.Mar 7, 2023 · N494SH · DestroyedNTSB CEN22FA405Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Tomball, TXThe flight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the flight, which allowed for an unintentional movement of the mixture control to the cutoff position that remained unnoticed until the airplane lost engine power due to fuel starvation and descended below the…Sep 1, 2022 · N420SS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22FA311Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportSmyth Sidewinder TD · Wichita Falls, TXThe pilot’s inexperience with the airplane and inadequate takeoff procedures, which led to exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall during takeoff.Aug 20, 2022 · N60JV · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jun 25, 2022 · N4267H · DestroyedNTSB CEN22LA242Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAMD CH2000 · Gladewater, TXThe student pilot’s failure to maintain/attain aircraft control during a go-around from a bounced landing that resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.Jun 9, 2022 · N364AM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA127Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportQuad City Challenger II · Mountain Home, TXThe non-certificated pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the initial climb, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control at too low of an altitude to recover.Feb 19, 2022 · N438RN · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22FA067Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA 28-140 · Houston, TXThe student pilot’s decision to depart into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.Dec 9, 2021 · N3865K · DestroyedNTSB CEN20CA359Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportPiper PA28 · Corsicana, TXThe student pilot did not maintain control of the airplane during the takeoff roll.Aug 21, 2020 · N8267N · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA248Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA32R · Zavalla, TXThe non-certificated pilot’s poor decision-making as he attempted to land at an unlit airstrip in night instrument conditions, which resulted in the airplane’s collision with terrain short of the runway.Jun 27, 2020 · N315AM · DestroyedNTSB CEN20LA037Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson R22 · Beeville, TXThe solo student pilot's improper cyclic input during takeoff, which resulted in dynamic rollover.Dec 19, 2019 · N695AP · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19LA302Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · La Grange, TXThe pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.Sep 2, 2019 · N212BS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19FA235Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportMeyers Midget 0100 · Big Spring, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain situational awareness while conducting a roll, which resulted in his inability to recover from the maneuver before the airplane impacted the ground. Contributing to the accident was his inexperience in both aerobatic maneuvers…Aug 24, 2019 · N881MM · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA389Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Paris, TXThe student pilot's failure to maintain the runway heading during takeoff with a crosswind, which resulted in impact with a hay bale left of the runway, and his improper decision to perform a soft-field takeoff without adequate practice.Jul 6, 2019 · N757YK · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19FA170Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportPiper PA28 · Huntsville, TXA total loss of engine power as a result of the pilot's inadvertent placement of the fuel selector to the "off" position.Jun 14, 2019 · N9754J · DestroyedNTSB CEN19FA140Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT502 · Eagle Lake, TXThe non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to fly into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation, a loss of control, and a subsequent impact with terrain.May 11, 2019 · N713LA · DestroyedNTSB CEN19FA094Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T337 · Longview, TXThe noninstrument-rated pilot's improper decision to continue flight into convective weather conditions, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its maximum maneuvering speed and the subsequent in-flight breakup. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's…Mar 9, 2019 · N922EJ · DestroyedNTSB DCA19MA086Accident · 3 fatalClass 1 · MajorFinal reportBoeing 767 · Trinity Bay, TXThe inappropriate response by the first officer as the pilot flying to an inadvertent activation of the go-around mode, which led to his spatial disorientation and nose-down control inputs that placed the airplane in a steep descent from which the crew did…Feb 23, 2019 · N1217A · DestroyedNTSB CEN18FA204Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Midland, TXAn inadvertent stall, resulting in an uncontrollable descent and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.Jun 1, 2018 · N670SR · DestroyedNTSB GAA18CA168Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 269 · San Antonio, TXThe pilot’s decision to relinquish the helicopter flight controls to a non-rated passenger during a 3 ft hover.Mar 14, 2018 · N11047 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA114Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 77 · Odessa, TXThe pilot’s improper takeoff procedures and his failure to abort the takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in the airplane.Mar 1, 2018 · N6699B · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA368Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportEris E. Ervin Quicksilver · Cleburne, TXAn engine loss of power due to fuel starvation from a broken fuel line between the fuel tank and the engine; the loss of engine power prevented the pilot from reaching a suitable landing area. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance of the…Sep 25, 2017 · N5112S · DestroyedNTSB GAA17CA435Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGilbert Thomas Jeffrey Lancair 235 · Denison, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.Jul 22, 2017 · N91JG · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17FA209Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Dimmitt, TXThe pilot's incapacitation due to scarring from previous heart attacks and severe hypertrophy of the left ventricular wall which resulted in arrhythmia and a loss of control while maneuvering at low altitude.Jun 3, 2017 · N7091F · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMooney M20J · Lakeway, TXThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impaired vision due to his broken eyeglasses.May 28, 2017 · N211ZN · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA105Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA 1A · Gainesville, TXThe pilot’s inadequate preflight and inflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and subsequent forced landing in a field. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s delayed action in taking control of the…Feb 21, 2017 · N6343L · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17FA100Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Galveston, TXThe pilot's failure to recognize the flight had encountered instrument meteorological conditions at night, which resulted in an unrecognized descent and collision with water.Feb 7, 2017 · N978RH · DestroyedNTSB CEN17LA042Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorthwing Navajo · Daingerfield, TXThe noncertificated pilot’s unfamiliarity with the aircraft, which resulted in a loss of control during an unintentional takeoff.Nov 19, 2016 · N360XL · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17FA026Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportRoe Cleo Wittman Tailwind W10 · Pearland, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a climbing turn after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate training…Oct 26, 2016 · N557CL · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17FA005Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D95A · Hitchcock, TXThe flight instructor's loss of control during an aerodynamic stall demonstration, which resulted in an inadvertent spin from which he was unable to recover. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's lack of familiarity with the airplane's…Oct 4, 2016 · N76S · DestroyedNTSB CEN16LA270Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Weatherford, TXAn electrical system malfunction for reasons that could not be determined, and the subsequent loss of engine power due to the loss of the electrical boost pumps. Also causal was the pilot's improper emergency action following the loss of engine power due to…Jul 19, 2016 · N2644F · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJewett Brandon RV 6 · McKinney, TXThe pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff.May 13, 2016 · N700MJ · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA128Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman AA5 · Longview, TXThe noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to depart into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control.Mar 18, 2016 · N9582L · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15CA353Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportRatte James Aventura II · Tyler, TXThe loss of airplane control during a go around, which resulted in impact with the water. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of seaplane rating and inexperience in the accident airplane.Aug 10, 2015 · N6356Z · Substantial damageNTSB GAA15CA197Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 269C · Atlanta, TXThe non-helicopter rated pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in impact with terrain.Jul 21, 2015 · N58397 · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Apr 18, 2015 · UNREG · Minor damageNTSB CEN15LA138Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAir Tractor AT 602 · Slaton, TXMaintenance personnel’s improper installation of the engine data monitor (EDM), which was not in accordance with the supplemental type certificate instructions and resulted in engine warning indications and the pilot’s subsequent reaction to the warning…Feb 5, 2015 · N602PB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15FA135Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA46 500TP · Lubbock, TXThe pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation and light ice accumulation while operating in night, instrument meteorological conditions with gusting wind.Feb 5, 2015 · N301D · DestroyedNTSB CEN15FA081Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech V35A · Seagoville, TXThe pilot’s loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain in instrument meteorological conditions.Dec 19, 2014 · N555SF · DestroyedNTSB CEN15CA067Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 210 · Edinburg, TXThe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the non-certificated pilot's inadequate preflight planning and inflight decision making.Dec 2, 2014 · N9452T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14FA437Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportLancair LC 40 550FG · Ranger, TXThe pilot's loss of airplane control shortly after takeoff as a result of spatial disorientation due to dark night conditions, the pilot's low overall night and instrument flight time, and his lack of recent night flights.Aug 17, 2014 · N6500Z · DestroyedNTSB CEN14CA367Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican Eurocopter AS350B3 · Grand Praire, TXThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision during a practice autorotation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's hard landing during a practice autorotation.Jul 15, 2014 · N350GP · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA290Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTeunis Starduster TOO SA300 · Fort Worth, TXThe non-certificated pilot’s inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power during takeoff due to fuel exhaustion.Jun 4, 2014 · N8DT · Substantial damage