# NTSB investigations, TX: Standing

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN26LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA091.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Burnet, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 15, 2026 · N8213R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper judgement to relinquish his pilot responsibilities to the passenger with the engine operating, which resulted in a loss of airplane control and impact with a parked vehicle.
- [NTSB CEN26LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA076.md): Nanchang China CJ-6A · Burnet, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 31, 2025 · N559TX · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to secure the airplane before hand-propping the engine, which resulted in the airplane’s unexpected movement and subsequent impact with an airport fence.
- [NTSB CEN25LA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA399.md): Vans RV9 · Stephenville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 28, 2025 · N26AJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure the canopy and the cockpit were properly secured during the hand prop sequence.
- [NTSB CEN25LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA243.md): Stinson 108 · Seguin, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 8, 2025 · N97577 · No damage
  > The pilot’s failure to turn off the magneto switch before repositioning the propeller by hand which resulted in an inadvertent engine start.
- [NTSB DCA25LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA25LA185.md): Boeing 737 · Houston, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 17, 2025 · N7724A · No damage
  > Serious Injury to a flight attendant sustained during an evacuation.
- [NTSB CEN23FA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA183.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Brady, TX · Incident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 14, 2023 · N40506 · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot’s failure to ensure the collective friction control was adequately engaged during an on-ground engine run, which resulted in the helicopter inadvertently becoming airborne. Contributing to the crash were the pilot’s various physical…
- [NTSB CEN23LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA023.md): Stephen J Hoffman MS-500 · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 29, 2022 · N778MS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to secure the magneto switch before attempting to hand rotate the engine which resulted in an inadvertent engine start, a runaway airplane, and subsequent impact with parked airplanes. Contributing to the accident was the failure to…
- [NTSB CEN22LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA167.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 · Hawley, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 5, 2022 · N999FR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s poor decision to exit the helicopter with the engine and main rotor still operating.
- [NTSB CEN21LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA211.md): Piper PA-28-161 · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 6, 2021 · N54MC · Substantial damage
  > An engine fire that resulted from a fuel leak into the carburetor air box due to the electric fuel pump over-pressurizing the carburetor needle/seat assembly. Contributing to the severity of the fire was the flight instructor’s failure to turn off the…
- [NTSB CEN20CA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA047.md): Cessna 182 · Robstown, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2019 · N3473U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to set the friction lock on the throttle before hand propping the engine, which allowed the airplane to move forward and impact a credit card machine. Contributing to the accident was the malfunction of the parking brake for reasons that…
- [NTSB CEN18CA294](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18CA294.md): Robinson R22 · Sterling City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2018 · N410MM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to exit the helicopter without shutting down the engine, which allowed the collective/throttle to increase and resulted in a loss of control of the unattended helicopter.
- [NTSB GAA17CA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA252.md): Maule MX7 · Floydada, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 30, 2017 · N3035M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to fly into and land at an area of known widespread high gusting wind, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB GAA16CA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA290.md): Robinson Helicopter R66 · Beaumont, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 7, 2016 · N38SL · Substantial damage
  > The non-pilot owner's decision to start the helicopter while awaiting the pilot's arrival, which resulted in a loss of yaw control and a rollover.
- [NTSB DCA16CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA16CA009.md): Boeing 757 223 · Dallas, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 21, 2015 · N183AN · No damage
  > the disabled passenger not being properly secured during the transfer from the aisle chair causing him to slide to floor and receive a serious injury.
- [NTSB CEN15CA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA324.md): Aero Commander 100 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2015 · N5542M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to attempt flight with an unairworthy airplane and improper starting procedure that resulted in an uncontrolled takeoff without the pilot aboard. Contributing was the inoperative airplane battery/engine starter.
- [NTSB CEN14LA465](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA465.md): Bell 206B · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 2014 · N866H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's distraction by a cell phone call, which led to his failure to perform an exterior check of the helicopter and resulted in a tie-down strap remaining attached to the main rotor during the engine start.
- [NTSB DCA13CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA13CA091.md): Airbus 320 · Dallas, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2013 · N327NW · No damage
  > The flight attendant's inadvertent trip over the jumpseat that had not retracted automatically.
- [NTSB CEN12CA548](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA548.md): Schleicher ASW22 · Uvalde, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2012 · OK-2227 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not fully stow the glider’s airbrakes, which prevented the glider from obtaining adequate airspeed during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB CEN12LA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA125.md): Aviat A-1C-180 · McKinney, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2011 · N62WY · No damage
  > The passenger's inadvertent contact with a rotating propeller after exiting the parked airplane. Contributing to the accident were the dark night conditions and the deplaning of the passenger while the propeller was turning.
- [NTSB CEN12CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA031.md): Hughes 269A · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2011 · N10375 · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent entry into ground resonance after a hovering autorotation.
- [NTSB CEN11LA574](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA574.md): Piper PA-31-310 · Perryton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2011 · N46TB · Substantial damage
  > The explosion and subsequent fire in the airplane for undetermined reasons because an examination of the burned airplane could not identify any preaccident anomolies.
- [NTSB CEN11CA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA309.md): Cessna 208B · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 27, 2011 · N208TF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control as result of the gusting wind.
- [NTSB DCA10CA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA10CA018.md): Bombardier CL600 2C10 · Dallas, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 18, 2009 · N515AE · Substantial damage
  > The fueler's falling asleep in the fueling truck with the truck in neutral and without the parking brake set, which allowed the truck to roll until it impacted the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN09CA547](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA547.md): Cessna 182P · Sugar Land, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 24, 2009 · N1988M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to control the airplane during engine startup, and his failure to maintain clearance from other objects.
- [NTSB CEN09LA525](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA525.md): Cessna 182 · Caddo Mills, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 2009 · N2364G · Minor damage
  > The failure of the operator to ensure that the airplane engine was shutdown during passenger unloading and the lack of adequate supervision of the passenger by the pilot and ground crewmember.
- [NTSB CEN09LA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA324.md): Bell 47G · Kyle, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2009 · N4823 · Substantial damage
  > The ground crewmember's failure to assure that the fuel nozzle was closed before pressurizing the line. Contributing to the accident was the lack of an available fire extinguisher.
- [NTSB CEN09CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA271.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Harlingen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 29, 2009 · N2560Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to leave the helicopter unattended with the engine running in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN09LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA107.md): Cessna 150F · Palenstine, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 2008 · N8212F · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to ensure security of the cockpit switches before rotating the propeller.
- [NTSB CEN09CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA077.md): Piper PA-15 · Pleasanton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 30, 2008 · N4659H · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately secure the airplane while hand-starting the engine.
- [NTSB DFW08LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA097.md): Raytheon B200 · Taylor, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2008 · N300FL · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot and mechanic to ensure that the airplane was depressurized prior to actuating the door. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the vacuum system.
- [NTSB DFW08CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA071.md): Cessna 172S · Austin, TX · Incident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 6, 2008 · N53564 · Minor damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while parked on the ramp with the engine running.
- [NTSB DFW07IA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07IA193.md): Cessna A188B · Colorado City, TX · Incident · 1 fatal · Incident investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2007 · N9561G · No damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clear of the rotating propeller.
- [NTSB DFW07CA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA189.md): Mitsubishi MU-2B-36 · Hobby Airport, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 22, 2007 · N6KF · No damage
  > The failure of the ramp employee to maintain clearance from the rotating propeller. A contributing factor was the prevailing night conditions.
- [NTSB SEA07LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA111.md): Robinson R22 Beta · Van Horn, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 2007 · N971SH · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Clearance was not maintained after landing by the instructor pilot, which resulted in an on ground collision with the helicopter standing near the refueling pumps. The aircraft standing in the refueling area was a factor.
- [NTSB DFW07CA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07CA069.md): Cessna 172 · Lancaster, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 11, 2007 · N124SJ · No damage
  > The spectator's inadvertent contact with the turning propeller while the airplane was standing with the engine operating. A contributing factor was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB DFW06LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA197.md): Bell 206L-1 · Ozona, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2006 · N601GM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable terrain for landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain.
- [NTSB DFW06FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA056.md): Boeing 737-524 · El Paso, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2006 · N32626 · Minor damage
  > the mechanic's failure to maintain proper clearance with the engine intake during a jet engine run, and the failure of contract maintenance personnel to follow written procedures and directives contained in the airline's general maintenance manual. Factors…
- [NTSB DFW05LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA175.md): North American T-28B · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2005 · N9060F · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance while taxiing. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention and the inaccurate frequency listing for ground control.
- [NTSB DFW05CA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA076.md): Cessna 172 · Marshall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 24, 2005 · N8134B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper engine starting procedure resulting in a loss of control.
- [NTSB FTW02LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA088.md): Fokker F-28 MK-100 · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 6, 2002 · N1425A · Substantial damage
  > The ground crew inadvertent application of deicing fluid in the auxiliary power unit resulting in an overspeed and turbine wheel burst. A contributing factor was the gusty wind.
- [NTSB FTW00LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA150.md): Piper PA-31T1 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 21, 2000 · N301TA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors were the partially engaged parking brake and the pilot's diverted attention to the engine instruments.
- [NTSB FTW99LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA054.md): McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Dfw Airport, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1998 · N907DE · No damage
  > A passenger sustained a hairline fracture during an emergency evacuation of the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW97LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA281.md): Cessna 152 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1997 · N94912 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot in the Cessna 172 to maintain clearance from the Cessna 152 aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW96LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA142.md): Cessna 150F · Jasper, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1996 · N8642S · Minor damage
  > Failure of the pilot to ensure that the other person (outside the airplane) remained clear of the operating propeller, and failure of the other person to maintain awareness of the hazardous condition. A factor relating to the accident was: the other person…
- [NTSB FTW96LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA086.md): Piper PA-28-160 · Decatur, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1996 · N5505W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to follow proper starting procedures, and an inadequate tie-down.
- [NTSB FTW95LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA272.md): Piper PA-18-95 · Rio Hondo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1995 · N5424H · No damage
  > The failure of the pilot to properly supervise a non-passenger resulting in the individual being struck by the propeller.
- [NTSB FTW95LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA103.md): Boeing 737-2H4 · Dallas, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 1995 · N71SW · No damage
  > The flight attendants' lack of supervision of deplaning passengers. A factor was lack of supervision by accident victims mother.
- [NTSB FTW95LA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA100.md): Cessna A152 · Houston, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 24, 1995 · N4892A · Minor damage
  > The pilot's inadequate supervision of the passenger. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft.
- [NTSB FTW95IA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95IA053.md): Boeing B-737-300 · Houston, TX · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1994 · N14336 · Minor damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to follow the taxi checklist resulting in the hydraulic pumps not being turned on.
- [NTSB FTW94LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA182.md): Cessna 182P · Boerne, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 19, 1994 · N6504M · No damage
  > The pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of his deplaning passenger.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/150/cases.md?state=TX&page=2

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
WITH phase_names(main, name) AS (VALUES (100, 'Prior to flight'), (150, 'Standing'), (200, 'Pushback/towing'), (250, 'Taxi'), (300, 'Takeoff'), (350, 'Initial climb'), (400, 'Enroute'), (450, 'Maneuvering'), (500, 'Approach'), (550, 'Landing'), (600, 'Emergency descent'), (650, 'Uncontrolled descent'), (700, 'Post-impact'), (750, 'After landing'), (800, 'Other'), (990, 'Unknown')),
  crosswalk(code, main, name) AS (VALUES (500, 150, 'Standing'), (501, 150, 'Standing - pre-flight'), (502, 150, 'Standing - starting engine(s)'), (503, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) operating'), (504, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) not operating'), (505, 150, 'Standing - idling rotors'), (510, 250, 'Taxi'), (511, 200, 'Taxi - pushback/tow'), (512, 250, 'Taxi - to takeoff'), (513, 250, 'Taxi - from landing'), (514, 250, 'Taxi - aerial'), (520, 300, 'Takeoff'), (521, 300, 'Takeoff - roll/run'), (522, 350, 'Takeoff - initial climb'), (523, 300, 'Takeoff - aborted'), (530, 400, 'Climb'), (531, 400, 'Climb - to cruise'), (540, 400, 'Cruise'), (541, 400, 'Cruise - normal'), (542, 400, 'Maneuvering - holding (IFR)'), (550, 400, 'Descent'), (551, 400, 'Descent - normal'), (552, 600, 'Descent - emergency'), (553, 650, 'Descent - uncontrolled'), (560, 500, 'Approach'), (561, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - downwind'), (562, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base turn'), (563, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base leg/base to final'), (564, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - final approach'), (565, 500, 'Go-around (VFR)'), (566, 500, 'Approach - IAF to FAF/outer marker (IFR)'), (567, 500, 'Approach - FAF/outer marker to threshold (IFR)'), (568, 500, 'Circling (IFR)'), (569, 500, 'Missed approach (IFR)'), (570, 550, 'Landing'), (571, 550, 'Landing - flare/touchdown'), (572, 550, 'Landing - roll'), (573, 550, 'Landing - aborted'), (574, 550, 'Emergency landing'), (575, 550, 'Emergency landing after takeoff'), (576, 600, 'Emergency descent/landing'), (580, 450, 'Maneuvering'), (581, 450, 'Maneuvering - aerial application'), (582, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to reverse direction'), (583, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)'), (590, 450, 'Hover'), (591, 450, 'Hover - in ground effect'), (592, 450, 'Hover - out of ground effect'), (600, 800, 'Other'), (610, 990, 'Unknown')),
  current_codes AS (
    SELECT e.case_mkey, TRY_CAST(e."tier1Number" AS INTEGER) AS code,
      row_number() OVER (PARTITION BY e.case_mkey ORDER BY coalesce(e."isDefiningEvent", false) DESC, e.position) AS n
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e
    WHERE e.aircrafts_position = 1 AND e."tier1Number" GLOB '[1-9][0-9]*'
      AND (e."isDefiningEvent" OR e.case_mkey IN (SELECT "mKey" FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' WHERE "isPre1982"))
  ),
  phases AS (
    SELECT case_mkey, 'current' AS scheme, code, CASE WHEN code >= 990 THEN 990 ELSE code // 50 * 50 END AS main
    FROM current_codes WHERE n = 1
    UNION ALL
    SELECT o.case_mkey, 'older', o."phaseOfFlightCode", w.main
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o JOIN crosswalk w ON w.code = o."phaseOfFlightCode"
    WHERE o.aircrafts_position = 1 AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o.case_mkey NOT IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM current_codes)
  ),
  case_phases AS (
    SELECT p.*, c."eventDate", c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AS fatal, a.aircraft_model_code
    FROM phases p JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = p.case_mkey
    LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = p.case_mkey AND a.position = 1
    WHERE c."eventDate" >= DATE '1962-01-01' AND p.main IN (SELECT main FROM phase_names)
  )
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 case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 150)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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