# NTSB investigations: Continental IO-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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN26LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA312.md): Cessna 337 · Brenham, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 7, 2026 · N2657S · Substantial damage
  > On September 7, 2026, about 1248 central daylight time, a Cessna 337C airplane, N2657S, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Brenham, Texas. The pilot sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN22LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA180.md): Globe GC-1B · Huntsville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 14, 2022 · N78096 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN21LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA108.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 6, 2020 · N720TX · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the nose wheel landing strut for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB CEN19LA331](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA331.md): Cirrus SR20 · Orange, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 14, 2019 · N200Z · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the fuel line from the fuel manifold to the No. 1 cylinder.
- [NTSB GAA19CA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA299.md): Cirrus SR20 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2019 · N902ES · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate approach, delayed decision to abort the landing, and failure to properly configure the flap setting for the initial climb during the attempted aborted landing, which resulted in impact with trees.
- [NTSB CEN19FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA155.md): Cessna R172 · Mertzon, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 28, 2019 · N2583V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB CEN19LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA133.md): Cirrus SR20 · Mineral Wells, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 2, 2019 · N8160C · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of the right aileron when the inboard hinge bolt disengaged from its nut plate due to excessively twisted safety wire, which resulted in a torsional overstress fracture that caused the inboard hinge bolt to become unsecured.
- [NTSB CEN19FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19FA094.md): Cessna T337 · Longview, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2019 · N922EJ · Destroyed
  > The 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…
- [NTSB CEN18LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA195.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Katy, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 27, 2018 · N67Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of airplane control on takeoff due to the absence of the attachment bolt for the left aileron actuation arm.
- [NTSB CEN16FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA111.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Navasota, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2016 · N477TC · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor's delayed remedial action to prevent a stall at an altitude that was too low to recover. Contributing to the accident was the owner/non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in an accelerated…
- [NTSB CEN15LA416](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA416.md): Cessna R172 · College Station, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2015 · N180CM · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 1 connecting rod. Contributing to the accident was the manufacturer’s exclusion of the accident engine (by serial number) in a revision of a service bulletin.
- [NTSB CEN10LA502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA502.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Porter, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 2010 · N8154M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in performing a go-around, which resulted in an impact with trees.
- [NTSB DFW06LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06LA101.md): Cirrus Design SR20 · Kerrville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2006 · N142SF · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB DFW05FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA192.md): Aero Commander 112 · Junction, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2005 · N1029J · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to attain the proper climb rate resulting in the airplane's wing colliding with a tree and subsequent impact with the ground. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper use of the airplane's flaps, and the rising terrain.
- [NTSB DFW05LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA153.md): Parkwood Enterprises Glasair Super II-S · Los Fresnos, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 2005 · N1UH · Substantial damage
  > A blocked fuel line in the fuel tank, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB FTW02LA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA182.md): Cessna R172K · Llano, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2002 · N758W · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW01FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA104.md): Cessna 402B · Del Rio, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2001 · N80Q · Destroyed
  > the loss of control due to a jammed trim tab, which resulted from the failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure the trim tab actuator rod when installing a replacement elevator.
- [NTSB FTW97LA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA353.md): Aerotek Pitts S-2A · San Marcos, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1997 · N73EW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control while performing aerobatics resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. A factor was the lack of altitude available for recovery.
- [NTSB FTW97LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA108.md): Cessna R172K · Brownsville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1997 · N98DE · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to refuel the airplane which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB FTW96FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA046.md): Maule M-5-210C · Cypress, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1995 · N51593 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while flying in instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were the weather, and the failure of the airplane's vacuum pump which rendered the attitude indicator and the directional gyro inoperative.
- [NTSB DEN93LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN93LA078.md): Cessna 172XP · Allen, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1993 · N736TJ · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion induced power loss. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW90GA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90GA088.md): Cessna 337G · Notrees, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 29, 1990 · N1886M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue VFR flight into known IMC.
- [NTSB FTW90LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA014.md): Cessna T-337G-P · Laredo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1989 · N21GC · Substantial damage
  > Double engine failure due to fuel exhaustion. The fuel exhaustion was caused by incorrect inflight fuel consumption calculations and one inaccurate fuel quanity gauge. Contributing to the accident was the dark night restriction to visibility.
- [NTSB FTW89LA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA162.md): Cessna 172K · Midlothian, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1989 · N736YG · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to compensate for the crosswind condition, which resulted in a loss of directional control and collision with a tree.
- [NTSB FTW89FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89FA073.md): Cessna 172XP · Hondo, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 28, 1989 · N736RT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to depart into known adverse weather and his lack of instrument training and experience.
- [NTSB FTW88LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA041.md): Cessna 172XP · Godley, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1987 · N736AN · Substantial damage
  > During a cross country flight, the weather worsened. Visibility decreased and the ceiling lowered, forcing the pilot to descend in order to remain VFR. The pilot elected to perform a precautionary landing in a field. During landing roll the pilot noticed a…
- [NTSB FTW87FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA175.md): Cessna 337B · Laporte, TX · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1987 · N2315S · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft had been sitting outside in the wx since its last annual inspection on 12/1/84. After purchasing the aircraft, the pilot (who is an aircraft and powerplant maintenance technician) examined it and a ferry permit was issued by FAA for the proposed…
- [NTSB FTW87LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA169.md): Maule M-4-210C · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1987 · N40684 · Substantial damage
  > The instructor plt (CFI) stated that drg the preflt, he & the student drained about 1 pint of water from the left wing tank & a small amount from the lower eng sump drain. No water was found in the rgt tank. The left tank was selected & a 12 to 15 min eng…
- [NTSB FTW85LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA174.md): Cessna T337G · Big Spring, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1985 · N189 · Substantial damage
  > Acft landed gear up. Plt stated he simply forgot to lower the landing gear.
- [NTSB FTW84LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA037.md): Globe GC-1A · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1983 · N90318 · Destroyed
  > The plt was on a local flt from the weiser airpark arpt to the lakeside arpt. There was construction at the destination & the plt was unsure which rwy was in use. He made a go-around from his 1st apch. After UNICOM had clarified where the landing area was at,…
- [NTSB FTW83AA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83AA024.md): Piper PA-31P · Carrollton, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Final report · Oct 27, 1982 · N100FD · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > A PA-31, N100FD, was being vectored by dfw approach control (apch ctl) for a landing on rwy 13L at dallas-love fld. The plt's last received & acknowledged instructions were to descend & maintain 2000' & turn left to 190 deg. Simultaneously,a Cessna 337,…
- [NTSB FTW82DA326](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA326.md): Cessna 337D · Gladewater, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 13, 1982 · N86435 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot made a night landing, nose high and dragged the rear propeller. In attempting a go-around, he dragged a wing and decided to abort. During the aborted go-around, he ran off the end of the runway and damaged the aircraft on rough, brushy terrain. The…
- [NTSB FTW82DA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA134.md): Maule M-5-210C · Kirbyville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 18, 1982 · N62003 · Substantial damage
  > On 4/17/82, N62003 departed woodville, TX under visual meteorological conditions on a flight to Kirbyville, TX. The pilot stated that the attitude gyro had always been slow to erect and was still showing 10 degrees right bank when he arrived at Kirbyville. He…
- [NTSB FTW82FRG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRG01.md): Cessna T337B · Port Isabel, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 3, 1981 · N670AL · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW81FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FA134.md): Cessna R172E · Bishop, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 25, 1981 · N4208A · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW81DRG30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DRG30.md): Maule M4-210 · Sandia, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 20, 1981 · N51452 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW81FQG20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FQG20.md): Cessna 337G · Lubbock, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 29, 1981 · N189 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79DPD24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79DPD24.md): Cessna 337D · Graham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 16, 1979 · N86395 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW79FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FA062.md): Cessna R172K · Uvalde, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 14, 1979 · N736TN · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW79FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FA037.md): Cessna 172XP · Abilene, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 29, 1978 · N758CA · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW78FPA26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FPA26.md): Cessna R172K · Gordanville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 26, 1978 · N736HJ · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FRG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FRG02.md): Cessna 337 · Floresville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 7, 1977 · N2157X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77DQG51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DQG51.md): Cessna R172K · San Angelo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1977 · N736MR · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77DRG22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77DRG22.md): Cessna 337 · Laredo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 1, 1977 · N19F · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76FQG80](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FQG80.md): Cessna 337 · Adrian, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 10, 1976 · N1815M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75FRG08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FRG08.md): Cessna 172E · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 21, 1974 · N23777 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74FPD06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FPD06.md): Cessna 337D · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 13, 1973 · N86306 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72DRA15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72DRA15.md): Cessna 337 · Sabine Pass, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 15, 1971 · N2245X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71DQG70](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71DQG70.md): Cessna 337 · Plainview, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 11, 1971 · N1277M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71FRJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FRJ01.md): Cessna 337A · Pollok, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 5, 1970 · N6263F · Substantial damage

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## 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 ('17025', '17045'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17025&state=TX

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