NTSB investigations, TX

137 cases where the phase of flight was Standing.

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Latest cases

Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "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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NTSB CEN26LA091Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBellanca 17-30A · Burnet, TXThe 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.Jan 15, 2026 · N8213R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN26LA076Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNanchang China CJ-6A · Burnet, TXThe 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.Dec 31, 2025 · N559TX · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Sep 28, 2025 · N26AJ · Substantial damageNTSB CEN25LA243Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStinson 108 · Seguin, TXThe pilot’s failure to turn off the magneto switch before repositioning the propeller by hand which resulted in an inadvertent engine start.Jul 8, 2025 · N97577 · No damageNTSB DCA25LA185Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737 · Houston, TXSerious Injury to a flight attendant sustained during an evacuation.Apr 17, 2025 · N7724A · No damageNTSB CEN23FA183Incident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Brady, TXThe 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…May 14, 2023 · N40506 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN23LA023Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStephen J Hoffman MS-500 · Houston, TXThe 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…Oct 29, 2022 · N778MS · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA167Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 · Hawley, TXThe pilot’s poor decision to exit the helicopter with the engine and main rotor still operating.Apr 5, 2022 · N999FR · Substantial damageNTSB CEN21LA211Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-161 · Spring, TXAn 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…May 6, 2021 · N54MC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20CA047Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182 · Robstown, TXThe 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…Dec 30, 2019 · N3473U · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18CA294Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson R22 · Sterling City, TXThe 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.Jun 17, 2018 · N410MM · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA252Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMaule MX7 · Floydada, TXThe pilot's decision to fly into and land at an area of known widespread high gusting wind, which resulted in a nose-over.Apr 30, 2017 · N3035M · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA290Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R66 · Beaumont, TXThe 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.Jun 7, 2016 · N38SL · Substantial damageNTSB DCA16CA009Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoeing 757 223 · Dallas, TXthe disabled passenger not being properly secured during the transfer from the aisle chair causing him to slide to floor and receive a serious injury.Oct 21, 2015 · N183AN · No damageNTSB CEN15CA324Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAero Commander 100 · San Antonio, TXThe 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.Jul 23, 2015 · N5542M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA465Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B · Spring, TXThe 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.Jul 30, 2014 · N866H · Substantial damageNTSB DCA13CA091Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAirbus 320 · Dallas, TXThe flight attendant's inadvertent trip over the jumpseat that had not retracted automatically.May 9, 2013 · N327NW · No damageNTSB 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.Aug 10, 2012 · OK-2227 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA125Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAviat A-1C-180 · McKinney, TXThe 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.Dec 4, 2011 · N62WY · No damageNTSB CEN12CA031Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHughes 269A · Fort Worth, TXThe inadvertent entry into ground resonance after a hovering autorotation.Oct 14, 2011 · N10375 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA574Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31-310 · Perryton, TXThe explosion and subsequent fire in the airplane for undetermined reasons because an examination of the burned airplane could not identify any preaccident anomolies.Aug 17, 2011 · N46TB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11CA309Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 208B · El Paso, TXThe pilot's loss of control as result of the gusting wind.Apr 27, 2011 · N208TF · Substantial damageNTSB DCA10CA018Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportBombardier CL600 2C10 · Dallas, TXThe 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.Dec 18, 2009 · N515AE · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA547Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182P · Sugar Land, TXThe pilot's failure to control the airplane during engine startup, and his failure to maintain clearance from other objects.Aug 24, 2009 · N1988M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA525Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182 · Caddo Mills, TXThe 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.Aug 15, 2009 · N2364G · Minor damageNTSB CEN09LA324Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Kyle, TXThe 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.May 30, 2009 · N4823 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA271Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Harlingen, TXThe pilot's decision to leave the helicopter unattended with the engine running in gusty wind conditions.Apr 29, 2009 · N2560Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA107Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Palenstine, TXThe failure of the pilot to ensure security of the cockpit switches before rotating the propeller.Dec 28, 2008 · N8212F · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA077Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-15 · Pleasanton, TXThe pilot's failure to adequately secure the airplane while hand-starting the engine.Nov 30, 2008 · N4659H · Substantial damageNTSB DFW08LA097Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRaytheon B200 · Taylor, TXThe 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.Apr 10, 2008 · N300FL · Minor damageNTSB DFW08CA071Incident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172S · Austin, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while parked on the ramp with the engine running.Feb 6, 2008 · N53564 · Minor damageNTSB DFW07IA193Incident · 1 fatalIncident investigationFinal reportCessna A188B · Colorado City, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clear of the rotating propeller.Aug 25, 2007 · N9561G · No damageNTSB DFW07CA189Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportMitsubishi MU-2B-36 · Hobby Airport, TXThe failure of the ramp employee to maintain clearance from the rotating propeller. A contributing factor was the prevailing night conditions.Aug 22, 2007 · N6KF · No damageNTSB SEA07LA111Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson R22 Beta · Van Horn, TXClearance 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.Apr 21, 2007 · N971SH · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB DFW07CA069Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Lancaster, TXThe 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.Feb 11, 2007 · N124SJ · No damageNTSB DFW06LA197Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206L-1 · Ozona, TXThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable terrain for landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain.Aug 12, 2006 · N601GM · Substantial damageNTSB DFW06FA056Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-524 · El Paso, TXthe 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…Jan 16, 2006 · N32626 · Minor damageNTSB DFW05LA175Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T-28B · Abilene, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance while taxiing. Contributing factors were the pilot's diverted attention and the inaccurate frequency listing for ground control.Jun 24, 2005 · N9060F · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB DFW05CA076Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Marshall, TXThe pilot's improper engine starting procedure resulting in a loss of control.Jan 24, 2005 · N8134B · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFokker F-28 MK-100 · Dallas, TXThe 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.Mar 6, 2002 · N1425A · Substantial damageNTSB FTW00LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T1 · Houston, TXThe 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.May 21, 2000 · N301TA · Substantial damageNTSB FTW99LA054Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD-88 · Dfw Airport, TXA passenger sustained a hairline fracture during an emergency evacuation of the airplane.Dec 27, 1998 · N907DE · No damageNTSB FTW97LA281Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Fort Worth, TXfailure of the pilot in the Cessna 172 to maintain clearance from the Cessna 152 aircraft.Jul 24, 1997 · N94912 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB FTW96LA142Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Jasper, TXFailure 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…Mar 2, 1996 · N8642S · Minor damageNTSB FTW96LA086Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-160 · Decatur, TXthe pilot's failure to follow proper starting procedures, and an inadequate tie-down.Jan 8, 1996 · N5505W · Substantial damageNTSB FTW95LA272Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-95 · Rio Hondo, TXThe failure of the pilot to properly supervise a non-passenger resulting in the individual being struck by the propeller.Jun 24, 1995 · N5424H · No damageNTSB FTW95LA103Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoeing 737-2H4 · Dallas, TXThe flight attendants' lack of supervision of deplaning passengers. A factor was lack of supervision by accident victims mother.Jan 27, 1995 · N71SW · No damageNTSB FTW95LA100Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna A152 · Houston, TXThe pilot's inadequate supervision of the passenger. A factor was the pilot's inadequate preflight of the aircraft.Jan 24, 1995 · N4892A · Minor damageNTSB FTW95IA053Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBoeing B-737-300 · Houston, TXThe failure of maintenance personnel to follow the taxi checklist resulting in the hydraulic pumps not being turned on.Nov 26, 1994 · N14336 · Minor damageNTSB FTW94LA182Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182P · Boerne, TXThe pilot-in-command's inadequate supervision of his deplaning passenger.May 19, 1994 · N6504M · No damage