# NTSB investigations: Continental TSIO-360 series, TX 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. ## Latest cases - [NTSB CEN26LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA188.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Corpus Christi, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 13, 2026 · N6915Z · Substantial damage > The 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 CEN24LA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA311.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Wills Point, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Jul 31, 2024 · N2106E · Substantial damage > On July 31, 2024, about 0836 central daylight time, a Piper PA-34-200T, N2106E, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Wills Point, Texas. The pilot and pilot-rated passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title… - [NTSB CEN23LA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA259.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Baytown, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 23, 2023 · N8446B · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the subsequent impact with terrain. - [NTSB CEN23LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA107.md): Mooney M20 · Lakeway, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 12, 2023 · N304MA · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to detonation and preignition in the No. 6 cylinder. - [NTSB CEN23LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA062.md): Mooney M20K · Addison, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 13, 2022 · N231GZ · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the engine’s camshaft gear teeth which resulted in a loss of all engine power. Contributing to the accident was the non-compliance with the engine manufacturer’s recommended service bulletin. - [NTSB CEN22LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA227.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Morgan, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2022 · N2148J · Substantial damage > A partial loss of engine power due to a corrosion-related fatigue crack of the No. 3 cylinder barrel. - [NTSB CEN21LA366](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA366.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Navasota, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 8, 2021 · N8011F · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. - [NTSB CEN20CA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA212.md): Piper PA28R · Corpus Cristi, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2020 · N533K · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to utilze the emergency landing gear extension procedure after a short-circuit within the normal landing gear system, which resulted in a landing gear collapse during landing. - [NTSB CEN19FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA078.md): Mooney M20K · Katy, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 31, 2019 · N56359 · Destroyed > The noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to continue visual flight into an area of instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. - [NTSB CEN15LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA062.md): Piper PA 28R-201T · Addison, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2014 · N533MC · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing with a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a hard landing adjacent to the runway. - [NTSB CEN14LA474](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA474.md): Piper PA 28RT-201T · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2014 · N2148J · Substantial damage > The landing gear’s failure to extend for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB CEN12LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA229.md): Piper PA-34-200T · San Marcos, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2012 · N1162X · Substantial damage > The 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 CEN11CA583](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA583.md): Mooney M20K · Cresson, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2011 · N1149D · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and subsequent failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. - [NTSB CEN11LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA083.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Nocagdoches, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2010 · N36405 · Substantial damage > A total loss of power in both engines for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN11CA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA103.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2010 · N8320H · Substantial damage > The failure of the right landing gear down-lock mechanism to fully engage. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inability to verify the landing gear extension due to the inoperative alternator. - [NTSB CEN10LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA052.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Saginaw, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2009 · N8297P · Substantial damage > The pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane due to a pinched trim system wire that resulted in a runaway nose-down pitch trim. - [NTSB DFW06FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06FA021.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Tomball, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2005 · N4171Z · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft while attempting to execute a missed approach procedure in weather that was below landing minimums. Contributing factors were the low ceiling, and the below approach landing minimums. - [NTSB FTW04LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA142.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Cleveland, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2004 · N2948S · Destroyed > The in-flight fire that resulted from an electrical arc in the main battery cable near the main power bus. The cause of the arcing event could not be determined. - [NTSB FTW03LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA198.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Alpine, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 2003 · N251BC · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot for the forced landing. - [NTSB IAD03LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA064.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Burnet, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 2003 · N2463M · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly manage the airplane's fuel supply which led to the total loss of engine power, due to fuel starvation. A factor contributing to the accident was the presence of trees in the landing area used by the pilot to perform the… - [NTSB FTW01FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA101.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Brackettville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2001 · N4312G · Substantial damage > the pilot's intentional low flight and his poor judgment to intentionally fly into known adverse weather, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions and the thunderstorm. - [NTSB FTW00LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA068.md): Mooney M20K · Tyler, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 2000 · N1157G · Substantial damage > The failure of the crankshaft drive gear as a result of fatigue, which resulted in a forced landing. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW99LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA135.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Taylor, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 20, 1999 · N6558C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path, which resulted in a collision with a wire. A factor was the dark night condition. - [NTSB FTW99LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA072.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Wharton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1999 · N8729E · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to comply with the manufacturer's single engine landing checklist which resulted in the aircraft landing short of the runway. - [NTSB FTW96LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA193.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Columbus, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1996 · N2194Y · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision to continue the flight instead of returning to the takeoff airport after encountering adverse weather. Factors were: the inaccurate weather forecast, the low ceiling and the lack of suitable terrain for the… - [NTSB FTW96LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA041.md): Piper PA-28-201T · Keller, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1995 · N2141Z · Substantial damage > the inadequate visual lookout by the driver of the vehicle resulting in his obstructing the runway. - [NTSB FTW94LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA068.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1994 · N123AH · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point. A factor was the pilot's disorientation and dark night conditions. - [NTSB FTW91FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA144.md): Piper PA-28RT-201T · Midland, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 1991 · N8144J · Destroyed > The pilot's inability to control the airplane due to his physiological incaapacitation. A factor was the pilot's impairment due to the usage of pain medications. - [NTSB FTW90LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA042.md): Piper PA-34 · Tomball, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1989 · N8426B · Substantial damage > Collapse of the nose gear for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB FTW88FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA161.md): Piper PA-34-220T · Carthage, TX · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1988 · N83874 · Destroyed > Drg a night arrival, the plt rprtd he could make a visual apch. At 2341:37 CDT, the ARTCC controller informed him the destn arpt was straight ahead at 12 mi & requested that he rprt when the arpt was in sight. At 2343:30, he rprtd the rwyin sight & the… - [NTSB FTW88FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA114.md): Cessna 172P · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1988 · N96957 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > Mooney N231QB was involved in a midair collision with Cessna N96957 while both aircraft were landing at the uncontrolled west Houston-lakeside airport. The Mooney aircraft was returning on a straight-in approach. The pilots of the Cessna aircraft were in the… - [NTSB FTW85LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA051.md): Mooney 231 · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1984 · N231JN · Substantial damage > According to the plt, at about 15 ft AGL, simultaneous with gear retraction, the cabin door popped open and the nose of the airplane 'tucked.' The plt attempted to control the nose attitude but as the propeller began striking the runway surface, power was… - [NTSB FTW85LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA005.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Crowell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1984 · N6263C · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he lowered the landing gear on short final and that he received 3 green lights. During the landing roll a total gear collapse was experienced. A pilot witness on the ground stated that the nose gear did not appear to beextended when the… - [NTSB FTW84LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA056.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 11, 1983 · N31856 · 3 aircraft · Substantial damage > See FTW84LA056A - [NTSB FTW84LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA003.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Smithville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1983 · N2541Q · Substantial damage > During cruise at 8,500 ft MSL the eng quit. A night emergency landing was made at an arpt that the acft had just flown over. On final approach the plt could not see thru the windshield very well due to oil building up on the windshield. The plt held the gear… - [NTSB FTW83LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA103.md): Cessna P337H · La Porte, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1983 · N4BX · Substantial damage > Shortly after lift-off, the acft started its initial climb, then entered a slow descent. The flight was continued until the acft collided with a tv cable, suspended below telephone cables on the same poles. The acft contacted the ground, bounced & became… - [NTSB FTW82DA311](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA311.md): Piper PA-34-200T · Eagle Pass, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 26, 1982 · N304CW · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he overflew the ranch strip and looked it over before landing. He stated that he touched down on the first 200 ft of the 2200 ft, asphalt runway, but each time the brakes were applied, the wheels would lock and skid due to loose gravel… - [NTSB FTW82FQD10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FQD10.md): Mooney M20K · Van Horn, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Final report · Apr 23, 1982 · N99996 · Destroyed > N99996 departed riverside, CA on a flight to nacogdoches, TX the aircraft made a refueling stop in deming, NM, the last known en route position. The left seat pilot held a pvt certificate, the right seat pilot was a former FAA designated pilot examiner.… - [NTSB FTW82FPD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FPD02.md): Piper PA-34 · Henrietta, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 1, 1981 · N1570X · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81DRG46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DRG46.md): Piper PA-34 · Crystal City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 26, 1981 · N33541 · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW80DRJ32](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DRJ32.md): Mooney M20K · Mt. Pleasant, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 2, 1980 · N231U · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW79FRG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FRG15.md): Mooney M20K · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 30, 1979 · N231FR · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW76FPA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FPA10.md): Piper PA-34 · Plano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 30, 1975 · N32510 · Destroyed ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql 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 x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17019', '17023')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17019&state=TX --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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